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Rays Bet on Taylor Walls' Future with Contract Options

11/7/2025

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The Tampa Bay Rays exercised shortstop Taylor Walls's $2.45 million option for 2026 and added a $3.1 million option for 2027.
The move comes as Tampa Bay has 17 arbitration-eligible players, the most in MLB.
Walls is known for defense and was a Gold Glove finalist, but hit .220 with a 66 wRC+ in 2025.
The Rays bet on plate improvement and could decline the 2027 option if Walls underperforms.

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The Tampa Bay Rays exercised shortstop Taylor Walls's $2.45 million option for 2026 and added a $3.1 million option for 2027.
The move comes as Tampa Bay has 17 arbitration-eligible players, the most in MLB.
Walls is known for defense and was a Gold Glove finalist, but hit .220 with a 66 wRC+ in 2025.
The Rays bet on plate improvement and could decline the 2027 option if Walls underperforms.