Rays Target Skubal, Marte, Arráez | Tampa Bay Rays News

Tampa Bay Rays News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 12, 2026 · 1m

The Tampa Bay Rays are poised to make bold moves before the August 3rd trade deadline, targeting elite talent like Tarik Skubal, Ketel Marte, and Luis Arráez. Skubal, a surgically-recovered ace with no contract extension in sight, is the top prize — a rental that could elevate Tampa’s playoff push. Marte, though locked in with a no-trade clause, remains a tantalizing option, while Arráez offers a reliable, improving contact hitter as a fallback. With their current momentum, the Rays could pull off a blockbuster deal — or at least a smart, impactful one — before the deadline hits. Listen in…