With the offseason continuing on for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will be focusing on trying to improve a couple of key areas.
As shown by the team finishing eight games under the .500 mark in 2025, there are some areas that they would like to improve upon. The Rays are by no means a perfect team, but there are some things to like about the roster.
However, what the roster will actually look like on Opening Day is yet to be determined. In their lineup, they have a couple of potential trade candidates in Brandon Lowe and Yandy Diaz. As two veterans nearing the end of their contracts, they could elect to move one or both of these players in order to try to recoup some prospects.
It will undoubtedly be interesting to see what the team elects to do regarding a couple of significant decisions, but they do have some pressing needs that need to be addressed. Jim Bowden of The Athletic (subscription required) recently wrote about starting pitching being a top need for the Rays this winter.
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