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The Rays have earned their reputation for being among the game’s best at identifying and acquiring young talent from other organizations. They quickly turned Randy Arozarena from an outfielder buried on the Cardinals’ roster into a postseason hero.

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The Rays will not go to any arbitration hearings this year, as they agreed on Wednesday to a one-year deal with shortstop Taylor Walls that includes a club option for the 2026 season. Walls will earn $1.

Last summer, the Rays made a series of trades to further strengthen the game’s deepest (and arguably the best) Minor League system. They added another wave of talent on Wednesday, marking the opening