Darby Robinson is back on the show this week to discuss how the Rays managed to make room for five additions to the 40-man roster, including losing long-tenured players Kevin Kiermaier, Ji-Man Choi, and Ryan Yarbrough. While all three of those players have played key roles in turning the Rays into perennial contenders, it was clear to most that 2022 would probably be their last season in St. Petersburg, for multiple reasons.
The deadline to add Rule 5 eligible prospects to the roster was this past Tuesday, and the Rays selected the contracts of Taj Bradley, Curtis Mead, Osleivis Basabe, Greg Jones, and Colby White.