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Checking in on Rays Top Prospects One Month Into Season

Tampa Bay Rays On SI·Sam Hougham·about 1 month ago
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Over on the big league side, the Tampa Bay Rays are off to a flying start. A switch in hitting philosophy has taken them from a pull-heavy, power-seeking approach to a contact-oriented, small-ball style. This change in offense pairs nicely with a pitching staff full of both young talent and veteran presence. As with Tampa Bay more than other teams, though, minor league depth will be paramount in lasting with the big boys of the American League East all season long. It’s currently a roster hinging heavily on Yandy Diaz, Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda in the heart of the lineup and arms like Drew Rasmussen and Shane McClanahan atop the rotation. Injuries have the chance to weaken the Rays more than others, and the development and progress of several young farmhands could make or break their ability to weather an injury storm. Here’s a look at the prospect development across Tampa Bay’s minor league systems.…

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