Rays DFA Michael Grove to Make Room for Brody Hopkins
Tampa Bay officially designated the 29-year-old right-hander for assignment after he posted a 5.14 ERA in seven MLB innings this season.
The Rays announced the DFA of Michael Grove, who appeared in three games for Tampa Bay this year totaling seven innings with a 5.14 ERA. Grove missed over a year following shoulder surgery in March 2025 and had limited upside as a spot reliever for the club. The move clears a 40-man roster spot for Brody Hopkins, whose contract was selected the same day. Grove may clear waivers and elect free agency given a prior outright assignment, though doing so would forfeit remaining guaranteed money from his Rays deal.
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Rays promote hard-throwing RHP prospect Brody Hopkins
Tampa Bay adds a high-velocity arm to its bullpen with the call-up of Brody Hopkins, a prospect clocked at 102 mph.
Rays Call Up RHP Brody Hopkins for MLB Debut
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Rays promote hard-throwing RHP prospect Brody Hopkins
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Rays First Team to Clinch 2026 MLB Playoff Berth
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Rays clinch 2026 playoff berth, first team to punch postseason ticket
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