After the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, MLB hopes to find the Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time.

Going outside the immediate Tampa Bay area but still relatively close options could include Bradenton’s Lecom Park (Pirates), Sarasota’s Ed Smith Stadium (Orioles, and with no minor-league team) and Lakeland’s Publix Field (Tigers).

- Ian Seymour is the top Tampa Bay pitching prospect of note after posting a 2.35 ERA and 162 strikeouts across 145.1 innings spread across Double-A and Triple-A. The 25-year-old is ready for an MLB opportunity, but the Rays rotation is full right now, so unless there’s a trade or injury, Seymour may not get a shot until later in 2025.

The damage Tropicana Field sustained during Hurricane Milton reportedly is unlikely to be repaired in time for Opening Day. Here are some alternate venues the Tampa Bay Rays could consider for home games.

Major League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time

The commissioner said the preference is to stay in the team's existing market. The post Rays Focus on Tampa-Area Options After ‘Substantial’ Tropicana Damage appeared first on Front Office Sports.

With Tropicana Field damaged by Hurricane Milton, the Tampa Bay Rays face a pressing relocation decision as multiple cities pitch temporary homes for the 2025 season.