The Tampa Bay Rays have a few weaknesses on their roster that they will be looking to address this offseason. Of course, that is easier said than done when operating on a budget the size the franchise runs on.
The Rays are not going to be players in free agency, at least not right now. It is one of the harsh realities they have to face as a member of the American League East, where the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays have already spent big money this offseason.
Both made splashes in free agency, signing closer Ryan Helsey and starting pitcher Dylan Cease, respectively. Don’t expect the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees to stand by idly and not spend.
Tampa Bay has to get creative when addressing its weaknesses. If they aren’t going to spend in free agency, another avenue is via trades.
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