The Tampa Bay Rays faced a challenging offseason, primarily due to hurricane damage to Tropicana Field. After finishing the 2024 season with a disappointing record of 80-82, the team initiated trades to mitigate financial burdens from expiring contracts. While they aimed for a better 2025 with a healthy roster and plans for a new stadium, hurricanes altered those plans, leaving them with a temporary home in a minor league park. These developments impact both short-term strategy and long-term stadium solutions for the franchise.
The significant focus this offseason was on the stadium situation, as hurricanes threatened the future of the Tampa Bay Rays, impacting their plans for a new ballpark.
Despite a disappointing 80-82 season, the Rays managed to make the most of their situation by trading away valuable yet expensive players as they rebuilt for the future.
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