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MLB insider Jon Morosi believes other teams should study how the Tampa Bay Rays built their roster, citing the club’s heavy reliance on trades. The Rays entered the ALDS with 14 players acquired through trades, showing how important those deals have become to their team-building strategy.
“It’s time to study what the Rays have done,” Morosi said on Friday during an MLB Network segment shared on X.
The comment highlights the Rays’ approach to roster construction, which relies on trades to acquire players rather than focusing solely on expensive free agent signings.
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Tampa Bay has built much of its postseason squad through deals with other organizations. The figure also shows how the front office has used the trade market to shape its roster.
The Rays have long operated with a smaller payroll than many of MLB’s biggest teams. Their approach often involves identifying players who can contribute while keeping costs under control.
Instead of relying only on major signings, the Rays have used trades to bring talent and address different needs across the roster. That strategy has helped the organization remain competitive despite its financial limits.
Morosi’s comments suggest that other MLB teams could learn from the Rays’ ability to build a postseason roster through trades. The 14-player figure clearly illustrates how much the club depends on that approach.
For the Rays, their roster construction reflects a long-term strategy rather than a single offseason decision. Their ALDS roster now puts that approach in the spotlight as Tampa Bay prepares for the upcoming ALCS.
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