This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/rays/onsi as Breaking Down Rays' Current Standing in American League East . It has been a hectic offseason for the Tampa Bay Rays, but since the holidays, things have cooled down a bit.

A career .254/.306/.407 hitter over parts of five big-league seasons, Olivares spent the 2025 season with the Orix Buffaloes in Japan. The 29-year-old will compete for a roster spot with the Rays but is likely destined to begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Durham.

The Tampa Bay Rays have hired Joe Lopano, the former CEO of Tampa International Airport, as a consultant while the team hunts for a new stadium site, according to Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan.

The Tampa Bay Rays knew they were taking a risk when they traded second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a three-team deal that also in

The Tampa Bay Rays have made several moves, but they still need a veteran player to help them strengthen their AL East chances.

In a Dec. 29 letter, he said his role with the team adds to his workload but does not deter his commitment to the homebuilder.

The New York Yankees are being predicted to add this starter in free agency who pitched with the Rays and Reds in 2025.

As the offseason rolls on for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will be continuing to try to make some improvements. With a couple of needs in the lineup, one positi