ST. PETERSBURG -- Piecing together a bullpen is one of the Rays' top offseason priorities. Among their options are three internal candidates who might find their way into the mix.
The first is right-hander Ryne Stanek, who stands 6-foot-4, weighs 180 pounds and throws 100 mph.
Stanek began the 2016 season in Double-A Montgomery's rotation. The Rays decided to shift him to the bullpen in early June, and he took off in the new role. He's the Rays' No. 12 prospect, according to MLBPipeline.com.
As a reliever, Stanek's fastball can reach triple digits.