What Tampa Bay baseball fans are actually calling — with receipts.
As of 2026-08-15, the Tampa Bay Rays are 74-47, first in the AL East, 7.0 games ahead of the Yankees. Per the Posterior free-agency watch, Drew Rasmussen has a club option for 2027. Option decisions are typically due within days after the World Series ends.
As of 2026-08-15, the Tampa Bay Rays are 74-47, first in the AL East, 7.0 games ahead of the Yankees. The Posterior free-agency watch lists these notable potential departures or option decisions: Cedric Mullins (OF, mutual option for 2027); Drew Rasmussen (SP, club option for 2027); Freddy Peralta (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Gavin Lux (2B, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Jorge Mateo (SS, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Nick Martinez (SP, mutual option for 2027); Yandy Díaz (1B, vesting option for 2027). Vote for the area the front office should prioritize first this offseason.
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