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Rays Face Opening Day Shortstop Dilemma Without Walls

3/20/2026

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The Tampa Bay Rays will begin the season with Taylor Walls on the injured list due to a right oblique issue.
Carson Williams, the Rays' top prospect, could take the starting shortstop job.
Taylor Walls batted .220 last season.
The Rays may consider Ben Williamson for the shortstop position as they prepare for Opening Day against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 26.

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The Tampa Bay Rays will begin the season with Taylor Walls on the injured list due to a right oblique issue.
Carson Williams, the Rays' top prospect, could take the starting shortstop job.
Taylor Walls batted .220 last season.
The Rays may consider Ben Williamson for the shortstop position as they prepare for Opening Day against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 26.