At the deadline last season, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired Tommy Pham from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for prospects Justin Williams, Genesis Cabrera and Roel Ramirez. Pham quickly cemented himself as the Rays’ best hitter and is poised for a return to his MVP worthy 2017 season form.
He will serve as a fixture in the middle of a young and exciting Rays lineup while manning left field on a daily basis. The outspoken but experienced native of Las Vegas will also provide a veteran presence in a young locker room filled with inexperience.