This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Shane McClanahan
Injury: Left forearm tightness
Expected return: Spring Training 2027
Status: Exited Sept. 3 start with tightness after the fifth inning. Wasn't on Rays' ALDS roster and officially shut down before ALCS Game 1. Finished the season in good health and will be ready for Spring Training. (Last updated Oct. 30) More >>
RHP Ryan Pepiot
Injury: Right hip inflammation
Expected return: Spring Training 2027
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery on May 13. Multiple exams revealed "normal" wear and tear on labrum and femoroacetabular impingement, which limited his leg's range of motion. "Graduated" from rehab by the time the Rays' postseason run ended, ensuring a normal offseason and an on-time start next spring. (Last updated Oct. 30)
OF Jacob Melton
Injury: Right hamstring strain
Expected return: 2027
Status: Having dealt with injuries without playing in the Majors all season, Melton was recalled and transferred to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot on Sept. 15 after going on the Minor League IL on Sept. 9. (Last updated Sept. 15)
RHP Edwin Uceta
Injury: Right shoulder impingement, subscapularis strain
Expected return: 2027
Status: Had a PRP injection in July after setback while playing catch. Resumed throwing but felt his symptoms return, so he was sent for another MRI. "Not ideal for him," manager Kevin Cash said. (Last updated Aug. 28)
RHP Jonathan Heasley
Injury: Right elbow stress reaction
Expected return: TBD
Status: After being designated for assignment on May 29 following an outing on May 27, was returned to the roster on June 2 due to an injury he suffered while active with the Rays and placed on IL. (Last updated June 8)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Oct. 31
• RHP Drew Rasmussen: Club option for 2027 exercised
Oct. 30
• RHP Freddy Peralta: Reached free agency
• 2B Gavin Lux: Reached free agency
• INF Jorge Mateo: Reached free agency