The Tampa Bay Rays have had a busy offseason so far, but there is plenty of work still to be done. With a number of free agents still available, it makes sense for them to try and sign someone to help replace production.

After a disappointing second half of the season for the Rays, the team came into the winter with their eyes set on making some improvements to snap a playoff drought. As a low-payroll team, it is not always easy for Tampa Bay to compete in the American League East, but the team has done well mostly. 

A significant reason for that is their mindset and ability to trade key players before they leave for nothing in free agency. Despite a desire to improve this winter, the team elected to trade a couple of key players, Brandon Lowe and Shane Baz, for a haul of prospects. 

While both of these deals brought back a lot for the Rays, it did weaken them for 2026. Now, they will be trying to find some help to strengthen the team for the start of next year, assuming the desire is still to compete. 

Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report recently wrote about Willi Castro as a logical target for the Rays in free agency to help fill a need. 

Castro Could Help Replace Lowe