The Tampa Bay Rays look like they could be done doing the heavy lifting for their offseason. They have signed two players to Major League deals, outfielder Cedric Mullins and left-handed pitcher Steven Matz, but there are several needs that still have to be addressed.
Adding some more depth to the pitching staff would make sense. With Shane Baz traded to the Baltimore Orioles and Adrian Hauser departing in free agency for the San Francisco Giants, another innings eater would help behind Drew Rasmussen, Ryan Pepiot, Shane McClanahan and Matz.
In the lineup, the Rays need more offensive punch. Catcher and shortstop were needs coming into the offseason, along with outfield help. While there are options in the outfield, another massive void was created in the infield.
All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a three-team deal that included the Houston Astros. Tampa Bay did well bringing back prospects, outfielder Jacob Melton and right-handed pitcher Anderson Brito.
Rays need to figure out plans at second base