Rays Smart Deadline Moves Pay Off | MLB News

The Tampa Bay Rays nailed their trade deadline with a smart, future-friendly move: adding Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks, and Tyler Wells without sacrificing more than one of their top 14 prospects. Peralta, a former Cy Young contender, may be struggling this year but still has upside; Hicks is crushing it with power and versatility at catcher and first base; and Wells is dominating in relief with elite stats. All three fit perfectly as the Rays hold a four-and-a-half-game AL East lead — proving they upgraded now without wrecking their long-term roster. 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/670d322f96f9857d