The 2022 regular season has concluded, and the brains of the Rays front office likely entered off-season mode weeks ago, so it’s time for us to do the same. This winter won’t be much different than recent off-seasons for the Rays, as they yet again have more quality players than the rules will allow for them to hold onto.
All of these moving parts will force the Rays to be active early on in the offseason. Everything will be on the table for the always creative Rays including trades, signings, non-tenders, prospect promotions, you name it. For all of us who love to put our GM caps on, here is your guide for where things currently stand roster-wise for the Tampa Bay Rays:
Current 40-man roster (38)
Pitchers (19): Jason Adam, Shawn Armstrong, Jalen Beeks, JT Chargois, Yonny Chirinos, Garrett Cleavinger, Pete Fairbanks, Calvin Faucher, Josh Fleming, Tyler Glasnow, Javy Guerra, Shane McClanahan, Luis Patiño, Colin Poche, Brooks Raley, Drew Rasmussen, Jeffrey Springs, Jimmy Yacabonis, Ryan Yarbrough
Catchers (3): Christian Bethancourt, Francisco Mejia, Rene Pinto
Infielders (8): Jonathan Aranda, Vidal Brujan, Ji-Man Choi, Yandy Diaz, Wander Franco, Miles Mastrobuoni, Isaac Paredes, Taylor Walls
Outfielders (8): Randy Arozarena, Josh Lowe, Bligh Madris, Manuel Margot, Roman Quinn, Luke Raley, Harold Ramirez, Jose Siri
After subtracting the impending free agents (which are listed in the next section), The Rays current 40-man roster sits at 38, including an even 19 pitchers and 19 position players.