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In a day filled with mixed news for the Tampa Bay Rays, top prospect Carson Williams has secured the starting shortstop position as the team approaches the final stretch of spring training. Unfortunately, they'll be starting the season without Ryan Pepiot, who is headed to the 15-day injured list due to hip inflammation,an unwelcome setback for a rotation already needing stability. Meanwhile, the Rays waved goodbye to Jake Woodford, trading him to the Brewers for K.C. Hunt, a move that raises eyebrows amid MLB.com’s baffling Power Rankings placing Tampa Bay at a dismal 23rd. With Opening Day on the horizon, the excitement is palpable, yet the challenges loom large, and fans are left to ponder what lies ahead for this season.
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GDT: Final Tuesday of spring training
First pitch against the Atlanta Braves is at 1:05 at CoolToday Ballpark and the Braves will be providing tv coverage.
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Brewers Acquire Jake Woodford
The Brewers have acquired right-hander Jake Woodford from the Rays, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. It had been reported by Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times that Woodford had triggered the upward mobility clause in his minor league deal with Tampa. The Rays receive right-hander K.C. Hunt in return. Milwaukee placed outfielder Akil Baddoo […]
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Rays To Place Ryan Pepiot On Injured List; Carson Williams To Break Camp At Shortstop
The Rays will place right-hander Ryan Pepiot on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right hip, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He’s not expected to be out long. With Pepiot sidelined, fellow righty Joe Boyle will be brought back after previously being optioned to Triple-A Durham. Boyle will begin […]
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Rays are given surprisingly awful Opening Day Power Ranking position
MLB.com places Rays at No. 23 in the Power Rankings ahead of Opening Day.
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Rays top prospect Williams named starting SS; Pepiot headed to IL
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- The Rays reported to CoolToday Park on Tuesday morning for their Spring Training finale against the Braves with all of their Opening Day roster questions answered.
Some decisions were expected, like top prospect Carson Williams becoming the regular shortstop to begin the season. Others came as