Rays Locked In, But Who Makes the Cut | Tampa Bay Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays are back in the postseason for the first time since 2021, clinching their spot earlier than any AL team this year—and they’re already looking ahead to building the ultimate playoff roster. With key players like Taylor Walls, Ben Williamson, and Jake Fraley potentially returning from injury, decisions on the final 26-man squad are far from settled. The pitching staff adds another layer of complexity as multiple arms could be available. If they win the AL East, they’ll skip the Wild Card round and grab home-field advantage—but if not, they’ll face a tough opener on Sept. 29. After falling short in the playoffs the last two years—including being swept in the Wild Card Series—they’re determined to break the curse and finally win a series. 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/74b63a8a19b038c7