The Rays entered the offseason with the intention to shed payroll, likely through trades of veterans like Brandon Lowe, due to budget constraints.
Despite speculation about trading players, sources indicate the Rays are likely to retain infielders Diaz and Lowe for the start of the season.
Recent trades and non-tenders have cut $22-23MM from the Rays' payroll, allowing them to maintain a competitive roster while providing room for younger talent.
Tampa Bay signed catcher Danny Jansen for $8.5MM, while their projected payroll is $76MM and luxury obligations are about $104MM, down from last year's figures.
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