Tampa Bay Rays Transactions 2026

January
DATETRANSACTION
15 January 2026Agreed to terms with SSs Victor Valdez, Brayan Rodriguez and Fabricio Blanco, OFs Jean Paredes and Luis Almanzar, RHPs Emmanuel Hernandez, Yerpleider Dugarte, and Roberto Mendoza, INF/OF Matias Palacio and LHP Raiber Reyes on minor league contracts.
12 January 2026Acquired INF Brett Wisely and LHP Ken Waldichuk from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Designated RHP Osvaldo Bido and INF Tsung-Che Cheng for assignment.
8 January 2026Claimed INF Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Agreed to terms with LHP Garrett Cleavinger, C Nick Fortes, RHPs Bryan Baker, Griffin Jax, Kevin Kelly, Ryan Pepiot and Steven Wilson, OF Josh Lowe and UTL Richie Palacios on one-year contracts.
7 January 2026Claimed SS Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from Pittsburgh.