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Tampa Bay Rays’ ACQUIRE Utility Infielder Ben Williamson in Three-Team Trade
Tampa Bay Rays shake up their 2026 roster with a three-team trade, adding elite defender Ben Williamson while letting go of Colton Ledbetter and a competitive balance draft pick. Will Williamson evolve into their next utility star, or is he just another contact-first infielder in the mix? Kevin dissects the strategic reasons behind the move—including cap savings and a potential future replacement for Taylor Walls—highlighting Williamson’s impressive defensive metrics and major league readiness.
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