Rays Revamp Outfield, Aim for Surprise Season

0:00On March 25th, the Teva Bay Rays opened their season Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals, looking for a solid start after finishing eight games. Under 500 last year, they stayed busy this winter, making smart roster tweaks without a big spinning spree. New ownership shifted focus to a new stadium deal, but the team still targeted weak spots like the Outfield, which struggled with offense. Now, back at Tropicana Field, they hope home cooking helps spark a turnaround. Fans see real upside in the revamped group. Former All-Star-Cedric Mullins joins after a rough stretch, bringing power against right handers from his Orioles days. Jake Frailey at Similar Punch. Chandler Simpson returns as the speed guy, a contact hitter prime for steals. Prospect Jacob Melton lurks in the minors, ready to contribute later if needed. Early spring signs point to this unit-clicking. These moves position the raise to surprise early and build momentum through the year. This has been MLB News Today, powered by AI.