RUMOR: Tampa Bay Rays IN HUNT to Acquire Ketel Marte As Arizona Diamondbacks Demand PITCHING Talent

Tampa Bay Rays eye a blockbuster move for All-Star Ketel Marte, but will the steep pitching cost reshape their roster? Ulises and Kevin break down rumored trade packages involving Shane Baz, Josh Lowe, and top prospects, exploring if Marte's elite bat could transform the Rays' lineup alongside Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz, and Brandon Lowe.The hosts debate lineup flexibility, outfield shakeups, and how adding Marte might offset potential losses like Randy Arozarena. Plus, they tackle the Rays’ urgent need for catching upgrades—analyzing realistic trade targets such as Victor Caratini, Jonah Heim, and Sean Murphy, and weighing the risks of relying on inexperienced catchers like Nick Fortes. Could bold moves put the Rays back in AL East contention, or will pitching depth prove too valuable to sacrifice? Find out what it may take for Tampa Bay to land their game-changing star.0:00 – Rays Trade Rumors: Ketel Marte10:22 – Fitting Marte into the Rays Lineup20:22 – Catching Options for RaysFollow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow & 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/#Rays #TampaBayRays #MLBSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.