TBO.com staff
The Tampa Bay Rays open the 2016 Grapefruit League season March 2 against the visiting Washington Nationals at Charlotte Sports Park. The 15-game home schedule concludes March 31 against visiting Pittsburgh.
The first workout for pitchers and catchers is Feb. 21. The first full squad workout is Feb. 26.
The scheduled released Friday does not include any games in Cuba. The Rays were picked by Major League Baseball to play two spring training games in Cuba and are awaiting government approval. The games will take place during the final week of March.