The Tampa Bay Rays faced a couple of tough decisions leading up to the Friday’s non-tender deadline regarding their nine remaining arbitration eligible players, however they did offer contracts for the 2018 season to Brad Miller, Jesus Sucre, Adeiny Hechavarria, Dan Jennings, Alex Colome, Matt Duffy, Corey Dickerson, Jake Odorizzi and Steven Souza Jr.
Additionally, the Rays decided not to tender a contract to pitcher Xavier Cedeno, making him a free agent and pitcher Chase Whitley was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.