The upside for the Rays is that they could get a really strong player for a relatively modest price. Kim struggled at the plate in 2021, his first season after coming over from Korea, but has been above average in each of the three seasons since then.

The 29-year-old infielder from South Korea tore the labrum in his right shoulder on Aug. 18 and needed season-ending surgery.

The Brewers are looking to unearth another hidden gem -- with their latest reclamation project being 26-year-old Elvin Rodriguez.

Feb 27, 2023; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Elvin Rodriguez (88 ... Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Jonathan Dyer/Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers announced the signing of Elvin Rodríguez to a one-year ...

The Brewers made room for Rodríguez on the 40-man roster by designating right-handed pitcher JB Bukauskas for assignment. Bukauskas, 28, had an 0-0 record and 1.50 ERA in six relief appearances with Milwaukee last season.

The countdown to Spring Training is on. The New York Yankees take the field on February 21, less than four weeks away, against the Tampa Bay Rays at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, to get their preseason schedule underway.

The New York Yankees continue to lack a lefty reliever. One prediction says a pitcher unexpectedly cut from the Baltimore Orioles' bullpen may be the answer.

ST. PETERSBURG — Former Rays player and coach Ozzie Timmons is rejoining his hometown team in a development role, working with young coaches and players.

The Brewers signed former Tigers/Rays right-hander Elvin Rodriguez and designated JB Bukauskas for assignment. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Milwaukee Brewers announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Elvin Rodriguez, who spent all of last season pitching in Japan with the Yakult Swallows, to a big-league contract Friday. Rodriguez signed a one-year deal with a club option for 2026 with Milwaukee.

Elvin Rodríguez appeared in one game with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2023 and pitched seven games with the Detroit Tigers in 2022.

Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is joining the Rays on a two-year, $29 million deal, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Wednesday. The deal includes an opt-out after this season. Kim is coming off shoulder surgery, but could return to action in May.