The Tampa Bay Rays enter the offseason following their 2026 World Series defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers, with a potential lockout looming. A photo from Game 5 on October 28, 2026, shows pitcher Drew Rasmussen in the dugout at Tropicana Field. The Rays' front office now faces a list of priorities before any work stoppage, including roster decisions and contract negotiations.
The analysis by Brett Rutherford for SB Nation outlines the key items on the Rays' agenda as they prepare for an uncertain winter.
