MLB Trade Rumors has kept an up-to-date list of Major League free agents, and it’s worth considering with two weeks left whether any of those names could still entice the Rays.
Any player about to be mentioned is attempting to wait out injuries in search of a clear road to starting in the majors, but we’ll note some that could be best had on minor league deals as well.
Catchers
Well that was an easy start. The Rays could have easily employed Martin Maldonado, but with only two weeks remaining likely didn’t see his services in a secondary role as a meaningful upgrade over Michael Perez.