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• Raimel Tapia: Testing out free agency

  11/06/2023 • By RotoWire

  Tapia elected to become a free agent Monday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. Tapia will look for a deal elsewhere rather than accepting an outright assignment by the Rays. The veteran outfielder hit .236/.317/.338 over 168 major-league plate appearances in three different organizations this season.

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• Rays' Raimel Tapia: Lands on waiver wire

  11/04/2023 • By RotoWire

  The Rays placed Tapia on outright waivers Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Tapia bounced around three different organizations this season, slashing .236/.317/.338 over 168 major-league plate appearances. The 29-year-old outfielder's production has fallen since leaving Colorado in 2022, but he may still be able to function as a reserve outfielder next year.

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• Rays' Raimel Tapia: Posts three hits, two steals

  10/02/2023 • By RotoWire

  Tapia went 3-for-5 with two steals and a run scored in Sunday's 12-8 win over the Blue Jays. Tapia's three hits Sunday were his first and only hits for the Rays in five games since he was called up Sept. 23. It's certainly possible the team opts to keep Tapia on their playoff roster as a depth option with multiple field players currently sidelined due to injury.

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• Rays' Raimel Tapia: Joins MLB roster

  09/23/2023 • By RotoWire

  The Rays selected Tapia's contract from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. With Brandon Lowe (knee) on the injured list and facing an extended absence, Tapia will be added to the roster to give the team an extra bat off the bench. Tapia has slashed .230/.308/.338 with 13 RBI across 157 plate appearances with the Red Sox and Brewers this season.

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• Rays' Raimel Tapia: Inks minors deal with Tampa Bay

  08/04/2023 • By RotoWire

  Tapia signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Thursday. Tapia was cut loose by the Brewers in late July. The 29-year-old outfielder has struggled to a .256/.296/.369 slash line in 187 major-league games since being traded away from Colorado in the spring of 2022.

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