"The Rays made a pair of significant trades last month, shipping to Baltimore and Brandon Lowe to Pittsburgh on the same day. The Baz move probably means they're going to dip back into free agency for a cheap back-end starter after signing Steven Matz to a two-year deal. It's less clear what they have planned at second base, a position that Lowe has locked down (when healthy) for the past seven years."
"Tampa Bay hasn't been prominently tied to Brendan Donovan. They've had conversations with the Diamondbacks about Ketel Marte going back to the Winter Meetings. Those preliminary talks involved both Baz and Ryan Pepiot. That framework is obviously no longer an option, and while the Rays could make a compelling package involving Pepiot and controllable relief help, Arizona GM Mike Hazen indicated earlier this week that they could soon cut off talks regarding Marte altogether."
The Rays traded Baz to Baltimore and Brandon Lowe to Pittsburgh, creating uncertainty at second base and opening roster spots. They signed Steven Matz to two years and may pursue a low-cost back-end starter. Free agent options at second base are limited, with Willi Castro, Ramón Urías and Luis Rengifo available, while Bo Bichette is unlikely. Trade possibilities included conversations about Ketel Marte that involved Baz and Ryan Pepiot, but Arizona may end talks. Internal options center on Richie Palacios, a left-handed hitter acquired from St. Louis who missed time with finger and knee injuries.
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