Nick Fortes thrives with Rays after trade from Marlins last year

Nick Fortes, now with the Tampa Bay Rays, reflects on his trade from the Miami Marlins last July. After a challenging start with the Rays, he is having his best season since his rookie year in 2022, batting.277 with four home runs and 27 RBIs over 81 games. Fortes has significantly improved since the All-Star break, hitting.414 in his last 10 games. The Rays currently boast the best record in the American League and are pushing toward a potential postseason berth for the first time since 2023, when Fortes last competed in the playoffs. Fortes also shared personal news, revealing that he and his wife are expecting their first child in mid-November.

• 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — DeLand's Nick Fortes heats up 1 year after trade to Tampa Bay Rays