As much as Jansen’s leadership, experience and clubhouse presence is appealing, he also needs to produce on the field for the Rays to fully benefit from their $8 million investment for this season. (Jansen also has a $12 million mutual option for 2026, with a $500,000 buyout.)
The Rays always do their research before acquiring players. They look into everything you’d expect, from a player’s statistics and projections to his background and health. But they also consider the personality and character of anyone they’re going to add to their clubhouse.
John Romano | Considering the talent added at minimal price, you could make an argument the Rays had an excellent winter.
who led the Rays last season with 21 homers. Jose Caballero stole a league-high 44 bases. In the offseason, Tampa Bay’s acquired catcher Danny Jansen and shortstop Ha-Seong Kim. Playing last ...
After a 5-2 victory in their exhibition game with the Northeastern Huskies on Friday, the Red Sox opened the official Grapefruit League campaign with a 6-4 road win over the
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays Manager Kevin Cash and President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander are focused on returning to the postseason after a five-year stretch of October ...
After a 5-2 win in the annual exhibition game against the Northeastern Huskies on Friday, the Red Sox are kicking off their official spring training schedule with a trip to