MAILBAG: Tampa Bay Rays' Power Drought IGNITES Trade Rumors

Tampa Bay Rays fans dream big as possible blockbuster trades for Hunter Goodman and James Wood could transform the team’s lackluster power numbers. With the Rays sitting dead last in MLB homers, Kevin Weiss breaks down bold trade scenarios, examines the cost of landing top sluggers, and questions whether the front office is ready to spend prospect capital before the deadline. Are the Rays willing to make a headline-grabbing move, or will they settle for low-risk additions while chasing the New York Yankees in the AL East? Kevin Weiss also spotlights key Rays prospects—Carson Williams, Ty Johnson, and a rehabbing Jacob Melton—who might soon get their shot at the majors. Plus, a deep dive into MLB’s pitcher ejection rules answers what happens when erratic pitching puts batters at risk and how the three-batter minimum is enforced. Get the latest trade talk, prospect insights, and on-field rule clarifications every Rays fan needs. 00:00 — Trade Deadline Wishlist 12:28 — Prospect Call-Ups Forecast 23:54 — Pitcher Ejection Rules Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-rays/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonrays.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #rays #tampabayrays #mlb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.