The Tampa Bay Rays enter the 2024 Winter Meetings with a reputation for shrewd roster management and a history of making impactful decisions, even when constrained by a modest budget that has never seen the purse strings pulled this tight before.
As baseball’s offseason centerpiece kicks off, it’s reasonable to expect the Rays will be a team to watch throughout the week with so many players likely on the trade block, but here on the second day there hasn’t been much activity... yet?
The Rays’ offseason priorities are clear: augmenting their offense following the trades of veterans at last year’s deadline, transforming their bullpen into one prepared for outdoor baseball in Florida, and preparing for a grueling 162-game campaign.