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Gavin Lux finally broke through with his first hit as a member of the Rays, adding a spark to an otherwise steady spring training as the team gears up for a matchup against the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park. With the rotation and starting lineup mostly settled, the real drama is brewing in the bullpen, where newcomers Joe Rock and Mason Englert have made solid cases for their spots, while a couple of players are likely seeing their chances slip away. Jonny DeLuca is on a personal mission to shed the 'injury prone' label, aiming to solidify his role in center field after the Rays made a commitment to him over Jose Siri. The Rays are looking to build on a successful offseason and maintain their health as they prepare for the season ahead.
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2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 27
Previous Winner Brayden Taylor, 2B/3B24 | L/R | 6’0” | 180AA | .173/.289/.286 (77 wRC+) 437 PA, 8 HR, 17 SB, 14% BB, 27.7% KAFL | .264/.400/.472 (.384 wOBA) 65 PA, 1 HR, 5 SB, 12 BB, 19 K Taylor entered 2025 as a top-100 prospect after demolishing High-A (154 wRC+), and left 2025 as […]
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GDT: I guess the Battery is pretty neat
First pitch against the Atlanta Braves is at 1:05 at CoolToday Park and the Braves will be providing TV and radio coverage.
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Rays Bullpen Notes: Uceta, Gómez, Rock
The Rays have had a fairly uneventful camp so far. They haven’t lost anyone to what appear to be major injuries. Their expected rotation is on schedule, while the majority of their projected starting lineup has been locked in since the beginning of camp. The bullpen is the one area of the roster that’s more […]
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2 Rays who've played their way onto the roster, 2 who've played their way off
Joe Rock and Mason Englert have earned a role in the bullpen this spring, but two other players have possibly lost their spot with their spring training performances.
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Newest second baseman records long-awaited first hit as a member of the Rays
Gavin Lux records first hit as a member of the Rays.
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DeLuca hopes new offseason routine changes rep from 'injury prone' to 'the guy'
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Last offseason, the Rays decided Jonny DeLuca was their guy in center field. They moved on from Jose Siri after the 2024 campaign, clearing a spot in the middle of their outfield for the athletic DeLuca.
On Opening Day last season, DeLuca took his place in