The Rays' struggling offense is due for a big boost following the latest injury news regarding their All-Star second baseman

Swapping catchers allows them to remain competitive and improve for the future. With other deals, it may be trickier to do both.

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According to two industry evaluators, the Rangers have reached out to Tampa Bay to discuss closer Pete Fairbanks. The Rangers drafted Fairbanks in 2015 and he made his major league debut with the club in 2019 before being traded to Tampa shortly thereafter for infielder Nick Solak.

The Pittsburgh Pirates fielding offers for Jack Suwinski might not sound like such a big deal. He's appeared in just 27 games for the Pirates this season and is

The Rays made one trade on Monday night to reshape their catching situation, with another move all but official. Walking the line between buying and selling, the Rays traded offensive-minded veteran Danny Jansen to the Brewers.

The trade deadline season is just above the horizon, and the stove is starting to heat up as the Rays issued a trade to the Kansas City Royals. The Tampa Bay Rays have sent right-handed pitcher Joey Krehbiel to the Royals in exchange for cash considerations.

The Tampa Bay Rays went into the MLB trade deadline as buyers, but their perspective is changing due to their struggles.