If you want a chance to say you saw the stars before they were stars, next week will provide a local chance to see some of the best Tampa Bay Rays prospects. They will begin the week with three games in Bradenton before heading further north to Clearwater for a three-game weekend series.
Headlining the roster, of course, is the 2017 top draft pick, Brendan McKay. Obviously, most of his time is spent at first base and at the plate, but local fans may get a shot at seeing him on the mound as well. If the schedule plays out as it has recently, the best guess looks like a start Saturday August 25 in Clearwater.