Rays trade Randy Arozarena for prospects
July 26, 2024 - he Tampa Bay Rays announced they traded fan-favorite outfielder Randy Arozarena, 29, to the Seattle Mariners for three minor-league prospects at 1:21 a.m. Friday morning. Arozarena led the Rays to the 2020 World Series, won the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2021 and started his first All-Star game in 2023. However, his production decreased precipitously to start the season. The Rays received minor-league outfielder Aidan Smith, pitcher Brody Hopkins and a player to be named later for the massively popular player.