Rays spring training update: Rotation solidified, Manuel Rodriguez joins 60-day IL

Feb 25, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) looks on against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn ImagesSpring training is merely a week away and fans are starting to feel the upcoming competition in the air. There will be plenty of tension, despite the "mundaneness" of the games and the lack of importance to the outcome. Sure, the games don't actually matter, but for players on the fence like youngsters Ben Williamson and Jacob Melton, every at-bat is vital. The analysis of those fringe players will be the thrill of this Grapefruit League "season" and with the arrival of this excitement comes some necessary updates.

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