Jonathan Aranda 2025 projections: (Steamer) .248/.336/.411 11 HR 37 RBI Really excited to see Aranda get a chance to be in the lineup everyday against righties. I think if he stays healthy he goes past these projections pretty easily.

The 9 game stretch Taj Bradley had from June 8th to July 25th last season was absolutely dominant. 55 IP 70 K 0.82 ERA If he can find some consistency this season, watch out. He is still only 23 years old.

Never forget Ryan Pepiot’s immaculate inning last season against the Red Sox Absolute ⛽️

Throwback to Shane McClanahan dominating Boston in his first career playoff start as a rookie. Set the tone by striking out the side, absolute filth.

Shane Baz last 8 starts: @ BOS: 6 IP, 3H, 2 ER, 7K @ TOR: 6 IP, 4H, 1 ER, 6K Vs BOS: 7 IP, 2H, 2 ER, 6K @ PHI: 5.1 IP, 3H, 2 ER, 4K @ BAL: 6 IP, 2H, 1 ER, 5K VS SD: 5 IP, 2H, 2 ER, 5K @ OAK: 7.2 IP, 3H, 0 ER, 4K VS HOU: 7 IP, 7H, 3 ER, 6K Innings eater

Richie Palacios had some interesting Home/Road splits last season… Home: 1 HR, 6 RBI, .567 OPS, 131 ABs Road: 4 HR, 15 RBI, .759 OPS, 133 ABs With Steinbrenner Field favoring LHBs, Palacios could be in for a solid season as the 4th OF/ utility guy.

Richie hit 2 of his 5 HRs at Yankee Stadium last season👀

Rays SP Steamer Projections Shane McClanahan: 3.2 WAR, 3.31 ERA, 10.07 K/9 Taj Bradley: 2.4 WAR, 3.87 ERA, 9.63 K/9 Ryan Pepiot: 2.2, 3.99, 9.62 Drew Rasmussen: 2.0 WAR, 3.55 ERA, 8.76, K/9 Shane Baz: 1.5 WAR, 4.23 ERA, 8.62 K/9 Zack Littell: 1.2 WAR; 4.32 ERA, 7.74 K/9

2025 Rays Hitters Steamer Projections Caminero: WAR 3.8, 122 wRC+ Yandy Diaz: 3.5, 136 Brandon Lowe: 3.0, 116 Ha Seong-Kim: 2.5, 110 Josh Lowe: 1.8, 108 Christopher Morel: 1.7, 111 Danny Jansen: 1.5, 109 Jonny DeLuca: 1.3, 99 Richie Palacios: 1.1, 108 Jonathan Aranda: 1.0, 118

@amullin836 Yep, especially in the power department. I do think adding Jansen and Kim puts let’s stress on both of them though, which is nice

@amullin836 Agreed, Morel and JLowe are 2 of the most important players on the team imo

My AL East predictions as of right now: 1. Yankees 2. Rays 3. Red Sox 4. Orioles 5. Blue Jays Thoughts?

BLowe walkoff bombs from the last 2 seasons (Dewayne Staats is awesome at his job)

Every Brandon Lowe HR in 2024

Josh Lowe in 2023: .292/.335/.500 20 HR 33 2B 32 SB 3.5 fWAR JLowe battled multiple tough injuries last season with the hamstring and oblique. At 27 years old, there’s no reason to believe he won’t bounce back this upcoming season if he stays healthy.

2 minutes of Ha-Seong Kim pulling home runs

Eloy Jimenez had a brutal 2024 season and hasn’t been able to stay healthy in his career, but his numbers from 2019-2023 are impressive and his average exit velocity/hard hit rate from last season suggest he might have some juice left offensively.

2 minutes of special stuff from Ha-Seong Kim at shortstop

@Homein22 That was my first thought when they made the trade, I think he’ll increase the slider usage to at least 50%