Rays’ Scouting Shake-Up Amid Playoff Push | Tampa Bay Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays are flying high with the best record in the AL, three games up in their division and poised to lock down a playoff spot—thanks to a roster that keeps getting stronger even after trading away prospects. But here’s the twist: they’ve quietly let go of two key scouts who helped build their legendary farm system. Jeff Johnson, head of international scouting, and Rigoberto de los Santos, Dominican Republic regional scout, are gone. It’s puzzling because this department has been the engine behind their sustained success. Yet, with a deep pipeline of talent and a front office known for bold, smart moves, the Rays aren’t backing down. They’re likely bringing in fresh faces to keep the machine running—and proving again that their model is built to last. 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/e674ccfe2f00d774