The Rays seem like they’re about to pull off a five-year rebuild in the span of three weeks, having already moved several pieces off the roster that were aging, getting expensive, or generally standing in the way of talent on it’s way back from injury or soon to be promoted from the minors.
Indeed, there is a wave of talent waiting in the wings for the Rays, and with the 99-win team of 2023 going belly up — starting with the loss of Wander Franco, and ending with the dismal start to this season — it makes sense to set the stage for the next Act.