Theo Gillen promoted to Double-A Montgomery after successful High-A stint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Theo Gillen, the Tampa Bay Rays' top prospect, has been promoted to Double-A Montgomery, set to debut on Tuesday. He excelled at High-A Bowling Green, hitting.342 with 12 home runs and stealing 28 bases this season. His rise in rankings reflects his power and plate discipline, indicating potential for further advancement in the Rays system. Gillen's impressive performance makes him a candidate for a future Major League roster spot, perhaps as soon as next spring training.
- •Gillen has been promoted to Double-A Montgomery on June 23, 2026.
- •He posted a.342 batting average with 12 home runs at High-A.
- •Gillen also recorded 28 stolen bases this season.
- •His debut with Montgomery is against the Biloxi Shuckers this week.
- •Gillen's progress could lead to a Triple-A opportunity later this season.
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Rays Top Prospect Theo Gillen Earns Promotion to Double-A Montgomery
"The Rays' top prospect is taking another major step forward. Outfielder Theo Gillen has been promoted to Double-A Montgomery after a dominant first half at High-A, further cementing his status as one of the fastest-rising prospects in all of baseball.
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