Rays consider prospects for roster expansion as team leads AL East

The Tampa Bay Rays enter September with a 4.5-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East. As MLB rosters expand from 26 to 28 players on September 1, speculation has surfaced regarding the potential promotion of organizational prospects. Theo Gillen, the team's No. 2 prospect, has been suggested as a candidate to provide a boost to the outfield. Gillen is currently at the Double-A level with Montgomery and is not on the club's 40-man roster. While analysts acknowledge his production across two minor league levels, team officials are considered more likely to recall infielder Carson Williams or additional pitching depth. The Rays aim to solidify their position in the standings to secure home-field advantage for the postseason.

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