After missing the playoffs for the second straight season , the Tampa Bay Rays are now plotting out their offseason . Those plans started with a pair of crucial contract decisions.

The Rays have picked up Brandon Lowe's $11.5 million option for the 2026 season. Furthermore, they have agreed to a new deal with Taylor Walls where Tampa Bay is picking up his $2.45 million 2026 option while adding another option in 2027, via Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Lowe appeared in 134 games during the 2025 season, his most since 2021. The infielder hit .256 with 31 home runs and 83 RBIs, earning his second career All-Star nomination. Lowe will continue to be a key piece in the middle of Tampa Bay's lineup. Article Continues Below

Walls his an underwhelming .220. However, his 38 RBIs we

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