This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
SS Taylor Walls
Injury: Left groin strain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent season-ending core muscle surgery after visiting a specialist, Dr. William Meyers, on Sept. 3. Should be ready for Spring Training.
RHP Manuel Rodríguez
Injury: Right forearm strain, elbow soreness
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent surgery to repair a right elbow flexor strain on Aug. 8. Will return to pitching after 10-12 months of recovery. Said on Sept. 17 he's aiming to be back in the big leagues in late May/early June 2026. More >>
RHP Hunter Bigge
Injury: Right lat strain, facial fractures
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent facial surgery June 20 and was released from hospital June 21. Throwing bullpens and doing well, and will play winter ball to make up for lost innings. More >>
LHP Shane McClanahan
Injury: Left triceps nerve irritation/biceps tendinitis
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent radial nerve decompression surgery on Aug. 11, ending his season before he could throw a pitch in the Majors.
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Jan. 6
• OF Justyn-Henry Malloy: Acquired via trade from Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. More >>
Dec. 19
• Traded RHP Shane Baz to the Orioles for Minor League OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and Competitive Balance Round A Draft pick. More >>
• Claimed RHP Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Braves
Dec. 18
• OF Tristan Peters: Traded to White Sox for player to be named later or cash considerations
Dec. 16
• LHP Steven Matz: Signed to a two-year contract. More >>
• OF Tristan Peters: Designated for assignment