It has, without a doubt, been a busy offseason for the Tampa Bay Rays. Recently, they pulled off yet another trade to help shape the roster for 2026.
Coming into the winter, the Rays were a team that was expected to be active, and they haven’t disappointed. Early on in free agency, they wasted little time going out and making a few signings to help areas of need.
The outfield was indeed a spot that the team wanted to make some improvements for, with the unit struggling quite a bit offensively in 2025. The additions of Cedric Mullins and Jake Fraley could help solve that problem, but they also created a bit of a log jam. Furthermore, the team also acquired a talented outfield prospect in Jacob Melton, making things more complicated.
With a plethora of options, the team recently elected to move one of their outfielders, sending Josh Lowe to the Los Angeles Angels in a three-team deal that brought them back Gavin Lux from the Cincinnati Reds. Following the trade of Brandon Lowe not too long ago, second base became a bit of an issue for the franchise, and one that Lux might be able to fix.
Lux Expected to Focus on Second Base