Rays make multiple trades at 2026 deadline to bolster roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays were active on August 3, acquiring four players before the 2026 trade deadline. They added right-handers Freddy Peralta from the Mets, Tyler Wells from the Orioles, and outfielder Jack Suwinski from the Dodgers, along with catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks from the Marlins. The transactions aimed to enhance the team's roster while managing to keep top prospects intact, signaling an aggressive approach in a sellers market. Fan surveys reflect positive reactions to the front office's performance during the trade window, suggesting overall satisfaction with the acquisitions.
- •Rays acquire RHP Freddy Peralta from Mets
- •Liam Hicks comes from Marlins in trade
- •Tyler Wells added from Orioles
- •Rays get Jack Suwinski from Dodgers
- •Fan surveys show positive reception of trades
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Rays Reacts Survey: Grade the 2026 Trade Deadline
"Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rays fans and fans across the country. The Rays were buyers in a sellers market for the 2026 trade deadline, and came away with four key additions: In my instant reaction, I gave the […]
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