MARCH 22, 2022•TAMPABAY.COM
Rays settle with all 13 arbitration-eligible playersNotes | Outfielder Manuel Margot gets $5.6 million to lead the list as the Rays avoid hearings that would have been held during the season.
Chris Stratton avoids arbitration; Bryan Reynolds' situation unclearChris Stratton and the Pirates avoided arbitration, a source confirmed. Less is known about Bryan Reynolds.
MARCH 22, 2022•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Austin Meadows - Signs for $4 millionMeadows and the Rays avoided arbitration with a one-year, $4 million deal Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
ImpactMeadows will get a big raise in his first year of arbitration. That follows a season in which he hit 27 homeres while slashing .234/.315/.458.
MARCH 22, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Patiño (tightness) scratched from spring debutPORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Over the past few days, the Rays received two pieces of news that reinforced the logic behind their decision to ease...
MARCH 22, 2022•MLB.COM
Oneil Cruz - Could still open at Triple-ADespite his hot start this spring, Cruz may still open the year at Triple-A, according to the Associated Press. "There's still development to be had there," manager Derek Shelton s...
ImpactCruz has already hit two impressive home runs in spring training and he has zero strikeouts or walks through two games. According to the report, both Shelton and general manager Ben Cherington have said they want Cruz to get experience playing the outfield, and it would make more sense for him to get those reps at Triple-A. For his part, Cruz is adamant that he's a shortstop. "I feel like I've demonstrated a lot," Cruz said, "but I guess I've just got to continue demonstrating." Kevin Newman and Cole Tucker are the other competitors for the starting spot at shortstop. While the team is pumping the brakes on the idea of Cruz breaking camp in the majors, he could probably force their hand if he continues to dominate at the plate.
MARCH 22, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Yonny Chirinos - Avoids arbiterChirinos (elbow) signed a one-year, $1.175 million deal with the Rays on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
ImpactChirinos will get a raise in his first season of arbitration despite the fact that Tommy John surgery prevented him from pitching at any point last season. He underwent another procedure to address a fractured elbow in September, so he'll miss an extended period again this season.
MARCH 22, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Miguel Yajure - Behind due to back issueYajure is behind schedule due to the back issue he started dealing with last fall, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
ImpactYajure missed the Arizona Fall League due to back discomfort, and the issue evidently persisted over the winter. He showed up to camp behind in his throwing program, though he's been able to make progress. He threw live batting practice Tuesday and expects to advance to game action soon.
MARCH 22, 2022•ROTOWIRE
