Rays FLIP Danny Jansen, ACQUIRE Nick Fortes in Catcher Trades | Locked On Rays

Rays shake up roster with catcher trades: Jansen out, Fortes in.

Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano break down the Tampa Bay Rays' recent catcher swap, sending Danny Jansen to the Milwaukee Brewers and acquiring Nick Fortes from the Miami Marlins. The hosts analyze Fortes' defensive upgrade and offensive potential, while dissecting the financial implications for the Rays. They recap the team's crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees, highlighting Junior Caminero's clutch homer and Kevin Cash's strategic late-game moves. Pete Fairbanks' versatility and the bullpen strategy take center stage as the Rays gear up for their next Yankees showdown.

Will the Rays' recent success impact their trade deadline decisions? Tune in for expert insights on Tampa Bay's path forward.

2:14 Danny Jansen traded, Nick Fortes acquired

6:30 Analyzing Jansen's defensive metrics

11:06 Financial implications of Jansen trade

14:23 Comparing Fortes and Jansen statistically

18:45 Future catching prospects for the Rays

20:23 Recapping Rays' 4-2 win over Yankees

23:25 Praising Kevin Cash's late-game decisions

26:52 Preview of Boyle vs. Fried pitching matchup

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