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Rays gear up for World Series, AL East roundup
A quiet day on the field in the AL East, but the Rays locked in on the World Series, while Boston and New York have already turned to 2027 roster moves.
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There were no AL East games on the schedule, but the news cycle still revolved around the Tampa Bay Rays’ World Series plans and early roster maneuvering in Boston and New York.
Rays: Martinez gets Game 1, Caminero in the spotlight
Fresh off a 98-64 season and the best record in the American League, the Rays are set to open the World Series against the top-seeded Brewers in Milwaukee. As CBS Sports reports, Tampa Bay will hand the ball in Game 1 to Nick Martinez, who is slated to oppose Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski on Friday night.
CBS Sports also notes that Brewers–Rays will be just the sixth World Series matchup between No. 1 seeds in the Wild Card Era, pitting two of the season’s top clubs head-to-head. The same outlet highlights Rays infielder Junior Caminero and Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio as two of the game’s brightest and youngest emerging stars on this stage. Another CBS analysis outlines three reasons why Tampa Bay may finally capture its first championship after leading the AL wire to wire in 2026.
On the pitching side, MLB Trade Rumors recently pointed out that the Rays had yet to fully reveal their rotation plans and pondered how ace Drew Rasmussen will be deployed. The site reiterates that Game 1 is set for Friday night in Milwaukee, with both top seeds coming in on extra rest.
Red Sox and Yankees pivot toward 2027
For the Red Sox (87-75), attention has already shifted to next spring. According to MLB Trade Rumors, Boston has agreed to a minor league deal with catcher Riley Adams. The 30-year-old, represented by the Ballengee Group, spent 2026 at Triple-A with the Nationals and is expected to be in camp as a non-roster invitee.
MLB Trade Rumors also reports that the Marlins are willing to listen to offers on infielders Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards after fielding inquiries from multiple teams before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The item also involves the New York Yankees (93-68), though no specific scenarios are detailed. With middle-infield help a constant need around the league, that situation bears watching from the Bronx as the offseason approaches.