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Rays salary arbitration projections for 2027 outline significant payouts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Rays salary arbitration projections for 2027 outline significant payouts

Summary

MLB Trade Rumors released salary arbitration projections for the Tampa Bay Rays, indicating a total of over $50 million for 17 eligible players. Key projections include Shane McClanahan at $6.6 million and Tyler Wells at $4 million. These projections assume no work stoppage and highlight considerations for the Rays' future roster decisions. Several players may not remain on the 2027 roster due to potential trades or cuts.

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By the Numbers

•Rays have 17 players eligible for salary arbitration in 2027.
•Shane McClanahan projected at $6.6 million.
•Total projected salaries exceed $50 million.
•Changes to the roster are likely before the season.
•Projections assume no lockout affecting MLB operations.

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What they're saying

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We take a break from your regularly scheduled playoff baseball to talk about 2027. Assuming there is no lockout and baseball proceeds as usual, MLB Trade Rumors have dropped their projections for salary arbitration results for players next season, of which the Rays currently have a whopping 17 eligible. Tampa Bay Rays Player (years.days of […]
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