With the offseason continuing for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will hope to continue improving heading into 2026. While some of that could be from external moves, it could also be from internal development. 

The Rays are no strangers to having a lot of young talent on the team year after year. With a low payroll, they usually need their prospect to perform when called upon, and it generally works out. However, they have missed the playoffs the last two seasons, and that is a streak they would like to end. 

So far this winter, it has been an interesting one for the franchise. They have made some moves to improve the team for the short term in free agency, but they have also traded key talent that would have helped them succeed. 

Now, the team has some new needs following the trades, and they still have a few from when winter began. With some young talent in the system, they will be hoping that it develops and is ready to help in 2026. One player in particular they will be hoping to see improve is shortstop Carson Williams. 

Rays Will Hope Williams Takes Step Forward