Tampa Bay Rays

The Blue Jays traded Brandon Eisert to the Rays for cash considerations.

Fantasy Impact: Eisert was designated for assignment by Toronto earlier in the week. He'll compete for a depth spot in the Rays bullpen.

The Rays and Taylor Walls have agreed to a one-year, $1.35 million deal to avoid arbitration. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The deal includes a club option for $2.45 million in 2026. The 28-year-old will look to bounce back after posting a .183 batting average in 84 games last season.

The Nationals signed Nick Schnell to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Schnell spent the past handful of seasons in the Rays organization. He'll look for a fresh start in the Nationals organization.

The Rays signed Drew Rasmussen to a two-year, $8.5 million contract extension with an $8 million club option for 2027.

Fantasy Impact: Rasmussen can earn upwards of $20 million with certain performance incentives. He'll be a late-round flier in fantasy drafts as he is expected to return to the Rays starting rotation.

The Rays signed Joey Gerber to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Gerber last appeared in the majors in the 2020 season with the Mariners. He'll provide relief depth to the Rays organization.

The A's acquired Jeffrey Springs from the Tampa Bay Rays. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Springs is recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent last year. The A's will take a chance on him with the injury risk at hand, while Tampa Bay had the depth to be able to trade him.

The Phillies traded Mike Vasil to the Rays in exchange for cash considerations.

Fantasy Impact: Vasil was grabbed by the Phillies in the Rule 5 Draft from the Mets. He'll add pitching depth to the Rays organization.

The Rays signed Jake Brentz to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Brentz last appeared in the majors back in 2022 with the Royals. He'll compete for a depth role in the Tampa Bay bullpen.

The Rays re-signed Ricardo Genoves to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Genoves will remain in a depth role at catcher for the Rays organization. He'll likely open the season in Double-A.

The Rays have non-tendered Colin Poche. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Poche posted a 3.86 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP in 43 games last season, so not being offered a contract is a surprise. He should draw significant interest on the free agent market.

The Rays have non-tendered Tyler Alexander. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Alexander will head to the free agent market after posting a 5.10 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP in 23 games last season. He should draw interest from teams in need of a bullpen arm.

The Rays have non-tendered Dylan Carlson. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Carlson was acquired at the trade deadline from the Cardinals, but struggled to see consistent playing time. He should draw interest from teams in need of outfield depth.

The Mariners have acquired Austin Shenton in a trade with the Rays. (Source: Daniel Kramer on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Shenton was acquired for cash considerations. The 26-year-old will compete for a depth role in the Seattle infield heading into the 2025 season.

The Rays are trading Jose Siri to the Mets in exchange for reliever Eric Orze. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Siri will add some depth in the outfield for the Mets and could end up replacing free agent Harrison Bader. His batting average remains a concern, but he should add some power and speed to the outfield for the Mets.

The Rays and Cole Sulser have agreed on a one-year contract. (Source: Tricia Whitaker on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Sulser and the Rays will avoid arbitration. The reliever posted a 2.76 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP in 10 games last season.

The Rays have selected the contract of Joe Rock. (Source: Tricia Whitaker on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Rock will now join the 40-man roster and be protected from the Rule 5 Draft. He is expected to begin the season in Triple-A, but he could compete for a depth spot in the rotation during spring training.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Michael Gomez to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.

Fantasy Impact: Gomez will add organization depth for the Cardinals after he was with Tampa Bay last season. He'll likely see some appearances in spring training.

The Rays have have exercised their 2025 option on INF Brandon Lowe. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lowe is set to make $10.5M option in his eighth season with the Rays. The 30-year-old hit .244, with 21 home runs, and 58 RBI in 107 games last season.

Yandy Diaz is out of the starting lineup for the Rays Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Diaz will head to the bench for the series finale with Boston. Dylan Carlson will serve as the DH and bat seventh.

Logan Driscoll is in the starting lineup for the Rays Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Driscoll will start behind the plate and bat ninth against Boston. He is hitting .188, with one home run, and five RBI this season