Rays Eye Clay Holmes as Trade Deadline Target | Tampa Bay Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays are eyeing a potential pitching upgrade before the trade deadline, with Clay Holmes emerging as a surprising candidate. Recovering from a broken fibula, Holmes dazzled in his recent rehab start, tossing four scoreless innings on just 59 pitches. Though primarily a reliever, he’s adapted well to starting and is currently under contract with an opt-out clause this winter. A more affordable option than big-name arms like Tarik Skubal, Holmes could provide crucial depth and stability — potentially helping the Rays push for a deep playoff run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8971eaae7eb69417