Earlier this week, Baseball America published Top 30 Prospects updates for all 30 MLB organizations. Now, we’re digging deeper into May changes with all-new write-ups on prospect additions, risers, fallers, injuries and graduations for each club.

Read on below for Rays prospect updates featuring in-depth new intel on top names to know, potential breakouts and lots more. You can find May write-ups for all 30 teams here.

Tampa Bay Rays Top 30 Prospect Additions

9. Taitn Gray, 1B

BA Grade: 50/High

Track Record: It’s generally difficult for Iowa prep prospects to impress leading up to the draft because their season starts in late May. Gray found a way. He hit the ball harder than anyone at the PBR Super 60 Showcase in February, setting an event max-distance record. He then matched college prospects swing-for-swing at the MLB Draft Combine, posting the third-highest exit velocity (114.5 mph) at the combine. He tossed in a BP home run estimated at more than 500 feet for his high school for good measure. He was one of the draft’s big risers, climbing into the third round and forgoing his University of Oregon commitment for a $918,300 bonus.

Scouting Report: While the Rays were willing to draft older high schoolers like Cooper Flemming and Dean Moss in 2025, Gray was one of the youngest players in the draft class. As a switch-hitting slugger from Iowa, his ability to rotate his trunk generates excellent bat speed and raw power from both sides of the plate. He loves to lift weights and already has a chiseled frame that has translated well to a professional environment. He has looked much more advanced at the plate than anticipated, showing strong contact skills and an advanced approach to go along with his power. A catcher and outfielder as an amateur, Gray has transitioned to first base with the Rays. Given his athleticism, he could see some time in the outfield eventually, but that might not happen for a few years. He runs well for his size, turning in average times at his best.

The Future: Gray already looks like a steal given where he was drafted. There’s pressure on his bat because he is playing first base only right now, but his offensive profile looks strong enough to fit there, and he has one of the highest offensive ceilings in the system.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Field: 45 | Arm: 50.

27. Aidan Cremarosa, RHP

BA Grade: 45/Average

Track Record: Cremarosa was the Rays’ eighth-round pick in the 2025 draft out of California State University, Fresno. He pitched out of the bullpen his first two years with the Bulldogs before transitioning to the rotation in his draft year. He was assigned to Low-A Charleston to start his professional career and threw a 101-pitch no-hitter on May 8, striking out 11 and allowing one baserunner on a walk.

Scouting Report: Cremarosa has a solid build and a repeatable, deceptive delivery. His arm action is short, and he hides the ball well. He gets above-average extension, so his five-pitch mix jumps on hitters. His fastball sits 90-92 mph with 19 inches of induced vertical break on average, and he has advanced control of it. His primary secondary offerings are his cutter and changeup. He has good feel for both and uses his cutter to get ahead and generate weak contact and his changeup to put hitters away. He will also mix in a sweeper and curveball on occasion. Neither is a standout pitch on its own, but both can be effective in sequence.

The Future: Cremarosa’s command and pitchability give him a high floor. He’ll likely need to gain some velocity to stick as a starter long term, but he could move quickly in a relief role.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 40 | Curveball: 40 | Changeup: 55 | Cutter: 50 | Sweeper: 45 | Control: 60.

28. Andreimi Antunez, SS

BA Grade: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Antunez signed for $300,000 as part of the Rays’ 2024 international class. He missed the entire 2024 Dominican Summer League season after undergoing knee surgery, but returned in 2025 and hit .369/.447/.517 with a team-leading 43 RBIs. He made the jump stateside in 2026 and has already hit two home runs in the Florida Complex League.

Scouting Report: The righthanded-hitting Antunez is a good athlete with a projectable frame. He has already started to fill out and has a chance to hit for average and power. He is producing above-average exit velocities for his age and showing more power than anticipated. Antunez is a solid defender with a chance to stick at shortstop long term, with second base a viable fallback if he has to move off the position.

The Future: Antunez is one of the top players on the Rays’ FCL team and has everyday upside, but he has a long way to go. There’s inherent risk because of how far away he is, and he simply needs to accumulate at-bats to make up for the development time he lost while injured.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50.

Tampa Bay Rays Prospect Graduations

Carson Williams, SS: Even though Williams finds himself back in the minor leagues, he graduated from prospect status during his brief stint with the major league team to start the 2026 season. His defense remains outstanding, but his offense remains a work in progress.

Tampa Bay Rays Prospect Risers

Nathan Flewelling, C: Flewelling’s underlying data from 2025 suggested he could be in for a breakout in 2026, and that is exactly what has happened. His contact rates have improved, as have his exit velocities, and he’s improving behind the plate. He now has a chance to develop into a two-way threat at catcher, and he might have even more untapped potential given how he’s excelling in High-A as a 19-year-old.

Caden Bodine, C: Bodine is doing exactly what you’d expect a polished college hitter to do in Low-A. As of May 15, he led the league in batting average, ranked sixth in on-base percentage and second in slugging percentage. His glove has looked as advertised, but he’s still refining some of the more nuanced parts of the game, including his game-calling. He could be promoted at any time. The question is whether he jumps straight to Double-A or joins Flewelling in High-A.

Cooper Flemming, SS/3B/2B: In his professional debut, Flemming has shown the most offensive upside of any of the Rays’ 2025 high school draftees. He added muscle this offseason, and it has translated immediately as he’s shown an extremely advanced offensive profile. He has good bat speed and an advanced approach for his age. He isn’t hitting for much power right now, but that should come as he continues to fill out. Flemming also has a chance to stick in the infield, though which position he ultimately lands at remains to be seen. He’s already a Top 100 prospect and might just be scratching the surface of his offensive upside.

Austin Overn, OF: Overn came over this offseason from the Baltimore Orioles as part of the Shane Baz trade and has shown a loud skill set in his return to Double-A. Overn’s defense remains the most advanced part of his game, as he’s a potential plus-plus defender in center field with plus-plus speed. His offense has lagged behind in the past, but he has taken a step forward this year, tapping into his raw power while also hitting for the highest average of his career. There’s still variance in his hit tool, but he’s trending toward moving into the Top 10 of the system by midseason if he continues to take strides at the plate.

Tampa Bay Rays Prospect Fallers

Jacob Melton, OF: Melton has struggled in his first season in the Rays organization and now finds himself on the injured list with a high ankle sprain. In 20 games with Triple-A Durham, he struck out in 40% of his plate appearances. His swing mechanics have been inconsistent this year, and his contact ability has declined. His defense and speed remain impactful, but he’ll need to make major strides at the plate to reach his potential.

Brendan Summerhill, OF: Summerhill was off to a slow start in his first full professional season before a series of minor injuries landed him on the injured list. He’s unlikely to stick in center field, so there is pressure on his bat. He has struggled so far, slashing .188/.235/.375. He is making contact, but has shown limited impact ability, especially against good velocity, and he is chasing at a high rate.

Tampa Bay Rays Prospect Injuries

Shortstop Daniel Pierce spent time on the 7-day injured list at the end of April with a calf strain.

Righthander T.J. Nichols was placed on the injured list on April 7 with triceps inflammation. He started a rehab assignment with the FCL Rays on May 9.

Outfielder Jacob Melton suffered a high ankle sprain on April 22 and is expected to be out until the summer.

Outfielder Aidan Smith suffered a hamstring injury that kept him out all spring and throughout April. He started a rehab assignment with the FCL Rays on May 2, which was transferred to Charleston on May 14.

Outfielder Slater De Brun is still recovering from a second wrist procedure. The goal is to get him back before the end of the season.

Outfielder Brendan Summerhill was placed on the injured list on April 22 with hamstring and shoulder issues. He missed a few weeks and started a rehab assignment with the FCL Rays on May 11.

Righthander Ty Johnson suffered a back injury just before the start of the Triple-A season. He was activated from the injured list on May 5 and made his Triple-A debut a few days later.