MLB hopes to find the Rays a temporary home near their fan base around Tampa Bay at least for the start of the 2025 season if the damage to Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton cannot 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).

Over the last few days, it's become increasingly clear that the Tampa Bay Rays won't be able to start the 2025 season in St. Petersburg. This all stems from las

Despite significant injuries on the pitching front, the Rays spent much of the season's first half in or on the

The Rays' Tropicana Field isn't the only venue that needs a new roof, as Montreal's Olympic Stadium will be undergoing major renovations of its own.

- 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 future of the Tampa Bay Rays remains uncertain after Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field, sparking relocation discussions.