The Tampa Bay Rays took care of business winning the series against the Texas Rangers. Now their sights are focused on the Houston Astros. The Astros have nearly clinched the number one seed in the American League. The Rays and Astros alternated ending each others seasons in 2019 and 2020, and this could be a preview of a playoff series in 2022.
The Rays may not be serious contenders for the division, but the Wild Card looks very much in reach. FanGraphs puts the Rays playoff odds at 98.3%. The Rays, Seattle Mariners, and Toronto Blue Jays are all heavy favorites to win the three wild cards.