Rays Revamp Outfield, Aim for Surprise Season

On 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.

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