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The Rays are gearing up for what promises to be an intriguing 2026, with the 26-man Opening Day roster looming just around the corner. As they sift through a crowded bullpen competition, Mason Englert is making a strong case for inclusion, showcasing his potential at a time when roster spots are wide open due to workload limitations among the starters. Meanwhile, the minor league system is deep but lacking in star power, with only three prospects cracking MLB Pipeline's Top 100, highlighting a need for players like Dom Keegan to step up as he navigates a critical juncture in his career. With all eyes on the future, the Rays are balancing the development of talent with immediate roster needs, setting the stage for a fascinating season ahead.

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2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 24
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2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 24
Previous Winner Dom Keegan, C25 | R/R | 6’0” | 210AAA | .241/.306/.429 (89 wRC+) 297 PA, 10 HR, 0 SB, 8.1% BB, 30.6% K Keegan is at an inflection point in his minor league career, having joined the 40-man roster as the third catcher, and overall the jury is still out. Trusted more at […]
 GDT: Pondering Jose Guillen
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GDT: Pondering Jose Guillen
Perusing former big leaguers as one does and Jose Guillen fascinates me. A freak athlete with a ridiculous arm, he was utterly terrible for the first few years of his career. From 1997-2002, he had -6.1 fWAR, easily the worst of any player over that stretch of time (next closest was Neifi Perez, -3.8 fWAR). […]
 Predicting Rays 26-man Opening Day roster
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Predicting Rays 26-man Opening Day roster
The Rays 26-man Opening Day roster will be announced soon, so here's a look at a possible sneak-peek.
 Here are the Rays' 2026 Top 30 prospects
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Here are the Rays' 2026 Top 30 prospects
In terms of star power, this may not be the best the Rays’ Minor League system has ever looked. They have only three players among MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects, none of them in the top half of the list. But make no mistake: Tampa Bay’s system is ridiculously deep,
 Englert making his case for a place in Rays' bullpen
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Englert making his case for a place in Rays' bullpen
BRADENTON, Fla. -- With a couple of starters facing workload limitations and a bunch of jobs available in their Opening Day bullpen, the Rays are giving some pitchers a longer look in Spring Training. That’s true in the literal sense, as club officials will need to determine the state of
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