The Tampa Bay Rays will be waiting for a winner of the World Series to be crowned before they can start what should be a very busy offseason. This is a team that is going to have a lot of important decisions to make regarding their roster, with an eye set on competing in 2026. 

Despite a poor second half of the year, this was a team in the first half that was over the .500 mark and performing well. Now, their goal in the upcoming campaign will be to sustain that level of play throughout the entire year. 

In the American League East, that will be easier said than done. However, there is a lot of talent that could be returning in 2025. However, there are numerous veterans who the team could elect to deal. Tampa Bay is no stranger to trading good players before they can leave in free agency for nothing, and it has helped result in the team being consistently competitive for the most part. 

This winter, one of the names that is going to be mentioned is All-Star slugger Brandon Lowe. The talented second baseman might be one of the best players in the league at his position and he is certainly a top offensive player at second. Due to his talent, he will be highly sought after if he does become available. 

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