TAMPA, Fla. —  Plans for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays hit a pause this week, raising fresh questions about whether a deal can come together before a fast-approaching deadline.

Local leaders had been expected to take a major step forward, but instead, the process slowed — adding uncertainty to an already complex proposal.

In Hillsborough County, the Board of County Commissioners had been expected to vote on a proposed stadium agreement during Tuesday’s regular meeting, but the agenda does not mention any discussion of the Rays funding agreement.

Because of that, there is only one more opportunity — at a May 20 meeting — for the county to approve a deal before the June 1 deadline set by the Rays organization.

The Rays organization set the self-imposed deadline of June 1 to finalize a stadium agreement as part of its goal of opening a new ballpark by 2029.

But with delays mounting, some officials are questioning whether a vote will happen in time — or at all.

County leaders did approve further analysis of a potential stadium site at a local college campus, but key details remain unresolved.

According to Commissioner Joshua Wostal, the team has yet to provide documentation outlining how it plans to finance its share of the project or deliver on promised economic benefits tied to surrounding development.

The proposed stadium carries a total price tag of about $2.3 billion. Under the current framework Hillsborough County would contribute roughly $750 million.

The Tampa Bay Rays are also seeking about $251 million from the Tampa city government

So far, city officials have not detailed how they would fund their portion.

Wostal expressed concern that the lack of financial transparency could signal trouble. He pointed to earlier comments from team representatives suggesting the Rays might explore other options if a deal isn’t reached by June 1.

If no agreement is approved by the county’s next meeting, the team could either extend negotiations or begin looking elsewhere for a new home.

With the clock ticking, all eyes are now on the May 20 Board of County Commissioners meeting, which could determine whether the stadium plan moves forward or stalls indefinitely.