Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 1

This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday.

This was the 1st a week of full minor league play.

According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), newcomer Austin Overn the top hitter in the Rays system; the Rays acquired the 22-year old outfielder from Baltimore for Shane Baz this past offseason.

Meanwhile, Santiago Suarez is the team’s top minor league pitcher.

Tre’ Morgan has been placed on the Injured List. Watching video of his last game, it appears he may have injured his ankle while after hitting a double.T.J. Nichols has also been placed on the Injured List for a thus far non-disclosed reasonTy Johnson is dealing with a lower back strainMinor league signing Edward Olivares has been granted his release.Theo Gillen ranked 2nd on Baseball America’s hot sheet, he has four homeruns over a five at-bat stretch last weekend; Daniel Pierece ranked 4th on that list

Must currently be assigned to that teamBaseball America’s top ten prospects are featured below each team they’re currently assigned to.(minimum of 20 TBF for pitchers)

None currently on active roster

Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .340, Victor Mesa JrOBP: .435, Victor Mesa JrSLG: .585, Victor Mesa JrHR: 2, four tiedwRC+: 173, Victor Mesa JrSB: 10, Jacob Melton

Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 0.00, Evan ReifertFIP: 1.23, Andrew WantzK%: 30.0%, Cam BooserBB%: 3.4%, Andrew WantzWHIP: 1.17, Kodi Whitley and Evan ReifertAVG: .105, Evan ReifertWHIFF%: 19.8%, Kodi Whitley

#1 Brody HopkinsAAA: 1.93 ERA | 5.04 FIP | 22.0 K% | 20.3 BB% | .191 AVG | 11.5 WHIFF% | 14 IP#3 Jacob MeltonAAA: .175/.320/.325 | 42.0 K% | 18.0 BB% | 1 HR | 10 SB | 79 wRC+ | 50 PA

Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .379, Austin OvernOBP: .471, Austin OverSLG: .563, Kenny PiperHR: 1, six tiedwRC+: 165, Austin OvernSB: 12, Austin Overn

Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 1.80, TJ NicholsFIP: 2.12, TJ NicholsK%: 32.6%, Santiago SuarezBB%: 0.0%, TJ NicholsWHIP: 1.00, Santiago SuarezAVG: .205, Santiago SuarezWHIFF%: 16.7%, Santiago Suarez

#4 T.J. NicholsAA: 1.80 ERA | 2.12 FIP | 25.0 K% | 0.0 BB% | .300 AVG | 12.3 WHIFF% | 5 IP4/7: Placed on Injured List#6 Santiago SuarezAA: 4.09 ERA | 4.31 FIP | 32.6 K% | 4.3 BB% | .205 AVG | 16.7 WHIFF% | 11 IP#8 Michael ForretAA: 4.50 ERA | 11.62 FIP | 23.5 K% | 23.5 BB% | .231 AVG | 12.3 WHIFF% | 4 IP

Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .333, Theo GillenOBP: .419, Theo GillenSLG: .889, Theo GillenHR: 4, Theo GillenwRC+: 251, Theo GillenSB: 3, Theo Gillen

Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 0.00, Andres GalanFIP: 1.44, Jacob KistingK%: 36.4%, Jacob KistingBB%: 4.5%, Jacob KistingWHIP: 0.67, Jacob KistingAVG: .105, Andres GalanWHIFF%: 14.1%, Jacob Kisting

#2 Theo GillenA+: .333/.419/.889 | 22.6 K% | 6.5 BB% | 4 HR | 3 SB | 251 wRC+ | 31 PA#5 Anderson BritoA+: 6.00 ERA | 0.60 FIP | 35.3 K% | 5.9 BB% | .375 AVG | 19.4 WHIFF% | 3 IP#10 Aidan SmithA+: Hasn’t played in 20264/2: Placed on the Injured List

Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .370, Taitn GrayOBP: .500, Brody DonaySLG: .704, Taitn GrayHR: 3, Brendan Summerhill and Daniel PiercewRC+: 204, Daniel PierceSB: 2, Brailer Guerrero and Daniel Pierce

Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 1.50, Trey PooserFIP: 2.25, Dominic NimanK%: 36.4%, Ethan StormBB%: 2.6%, Aidan HaughWHIP: 1.15, Ethan StormAVG: .179, Ethan StormWHIFF%: 21.6%, Dominic Niman

#7 Daniel PierceA: .355/.459/.677 | 29.7 K% | 10.8 BB% | 3 HR | 2 SB | 204 wRC+ | 37 PA#9 Brendan SummerhillA: .176/.222/.441 | 25.0 K% | 2.8 BB% | 3 HR | 0 SB | 74 wRC+ | 36 PA

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