The Tampa Bay Rays are at a crossroads as the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline approaches on July 31.
Sitting at 53-49 and 0.5 games out of the last AL Wild Card spot, their +66 run differential suggests they’re better than their record indicates, and could be in position for a playoff push.
With that in mind, here are three things I would do if I were the Rays at the trade deadline.
1. Do not trade any pitchers
With that run differential and plenty of pitchers on hand, you’d think the Rays would be in position to deal from a position of strength on the pitching side of the roster.