TAMPA BAY RAYS NEWS

Josh Lowe - Set to join MLB roster Lowe will be called up by Tampa Bay and join the team beginning on Opening Day, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Lowe was optioned to Triple-A after he hit .190 with two RBI, a stolen base and six strikeouts in eight Grapefruit League games this spring. However, he will be recalled to the majors with the trade of Austin Meadows to Detroit. Lowe isn't likely to be called up if he isn't going to get significant playing time. Lowe is one of Tampa Bay's top prospects and has 20/20 potential with his combination of speed and power.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers acquire OF Austin Meadows in trade with Rays

The Detroit Tigers have acquired outfielder Austin Meadows in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays

APRIL 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers acquire Austin Meadows from Rays for Isaac Paredes, competitive balance-B pick in 2022 MLB Draft The Detroit Tigers acquired outfielder Austin Meadows from the Tampa Bay Rays, the team announced on Monday.

APRIL 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Josh Fleming - Set for multi-inning role Fleming doesn't appear to have a spot in Tampa Bay's rotation, but he should have a multi-inning job in the bullpen, the Tampa Bay Times reports. Fleming gave up two runs over 3.1...

Impact Fleming has allowed three runs over 6.2 innings with four strikeouts and no walks this spring. Fleming doesn't have great velocity (91.2 mph average fastball last season) or strikeout rates (5.6 K/9) but has outstanding control (2.1 BB/9) and ground-ball rates (55.7%). He'll likely work multiple roles in the bullpen and as an occasional opener.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays deal Meadows to Tigers for Paredes, Draft pick ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays on Monday acquired infielder Isaac Paredes and a Competitive Balance Round B draft selection from...

APRIL 5, 2022 • MLB.COM

Tigers acquire Rays outfielder Austin Meadows in trade for Isaac Paredes The Tigers acquired OF Austin Meadows from the Rays in exchange for INF Isaac Paredes and a competitive balance-B pick in the 2022 MLB Draft...

APRIL 5, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Tigers deal for OF Austin Meadows from Rays The Tigers and Rays swung a deal late Monday that will send outfielder Austin Meadows to Detroit in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes and...

APRIL 5, 2022 • MLB.COM

Rays trade Austin Meadows to Tigers The outfielder had been the subject of trade rumors much of the offseason. The return is infielder Isaac Paredes and a draft pick.

APRIL 5, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Isaac Paredes - Traded to Tampa Bay Paredes was traded to the Rays on Monday in exchange for Austin Meadows and a 2022 draft pick, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Paredes has shown that he can play all over the infield, adding future versatility for Tampa Bay. The infielder was optioned to Triple-A just a few days earlier, so unless the Rays decided to bump him up to the Opening Day roster over the next few days, he'll begin the year at Triple-A Durham.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees purchase right-hander David McKay from Rays Right-hander David McKay was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash

APRIL 5, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Yankees purchase right-hander David McKay from Rays for $1

Right-hander David McKay was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Tampa Bay Rays for $1

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB 2022: 40 things to watch this baseball season

FOX Sports' MLB Writers get you ready for Opening Day with their lists of the players, teams and events to watch this season.

APRIL 4, 2022

Rays expecting Mike Zunino, hoping for Austin Meadows to be ready for opener Notes | The catcher is confident he is over his shoulder soreness, while the outfielder is not as sure after quad tightness.

APRIL 4, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Meadows sees Opening Day as 'definitely doable,' but still cautious PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Austin Meadows was cautiously optimistic Monday that he’ll be ready for Opening Day a day after exiting early at LEC...

APRIL 4, 2022 • MLB.COM

Braves 8, Rays 2

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays 2022 Season Preview: When the Rays surprise year after year, is it even surprising anymore? The Rays combine mix-and-match optimization with some elite talent to once again create a greater whole.

APRIL 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Strange but true facts about your 2022 Rays Did you know that ... Austin Meadows may not be the best player in his family? Luis Patino is younger than the franchise? One Ray can claim...

APRIL 4, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Yes, they love pitching. Yes, they love defense. But these Rays can hit, too. John Romano | Tampa Bay set a franchise record for runs in 2021 and outscored every big bopper lineup in the American League East.

APRIL 4, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Drew Rasmussen - Strong outing in spring finale Rasmussen gave up one run over 3.1 innings with six strikeouts and no walks in Sunday's spring training win over Pittsburgh. He has added a new pitch, a sweeping slider, this sprin...

Impact Rasmussen looks set for the regular season and is expected to make his first start April 10 against Baltimore. Rasmussen excelled when he moved into the starting rotation late last season with Tampa Bay, holding hitters to a .171 average as a starter (.239 as a reliever) and posting a 4.5 BB% starting (11.8% relieving).

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays not too worried despite Austin Meadows' early exit Notes | Quad tightness attributed to dehydration, too much time driving; also, Wander Franco is married, with second son on the way.

APRIL 4, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Wander racks up three doubles, looks poised for strong '22 BRADENTON, Fla. – With Opening Day less than a week away, Wander Franco looks ready for the regular season. After a relatively quiet camp --...

APRIL 3, 2022 • MLB.COM

Pirates spring training: Health of Greg Allen a concern after loss to Rays Greg Allen left Sunday’s game with hamstring discomfort. That means the Pirates could need a starting outfielder to step up.

APRIL 3, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Rays 9, Pirates 2

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'I want to be in that top tier of players': Lowe aiming high in '22 BRADENTON, Fla. -- Early on in Spring Training last year, Brandon Lowe was talking about his goals for the season when he mentioned, unpromp...

APRIL 3, 2022 • MLB.COM

Austin Meadows - Dealing with quad tightness Meadows was removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates after experiencing quadriceps tightness in both of his legs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports...

Impact The Rays will likely wait and see how Meadows responds to treatment in the next day or two before his availability (or lack thereof) for Opening Day becomes more apparent. Meadows is off to a 6-to-24 start to spring training, with both of his extra-base hits falling in for doubles.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE