{"id":355025,"date":"2026-07-28T16:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/355025\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T16:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:10:09","slug":"tampa-bay-rays-2026-minor-league-roundup-week-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/355025\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 16"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">This was the 15th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Tuesday, July 21st).<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Theo Gillen has usurped Caden Bodine to reign supreme in the system, although both prospects are among the top overall in all of minor league baseball; Gillen ranks 5th while Bodine ranks 8.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Meanwhile, Jacob Kisting still holds the top pitching spot. The Rays acquired Kisting for Eric Orze last November and the 23-year old is having a breakout campaign in High-A. Thus far he has compiled a 1.54 ERA | 2.50 FIP with a 29.6 K% &amp; 5.4 BB% over 76 IP.<\/p>\n<p>Infielder Jadher Arienamo left a game early last weekend after a double. He appeared to tweak something on the play and would leave the game after a few more pitches were delivered.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseballamerica.com\/stories\/brandon-clarke-christian-moore-headline-10-statcast-standouts-july-27\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Forret was featured among Baseball America\u2019s Statcast Standouts<\/a>Ty Johnson made his return from the Development List, and entered a game in relief with disastrous results. Johnson faced five hitters and yielded three hits, a walk, and recorded a lone out before departing. It was Johnson\u2019s first time entering the game from the bullpen since May 13th, 2025.Tre\u2019 Morgan has dealt with injuries all season but has been able to find some power this year. He has already set a new career high in homeruns hit, granted five of those came in the Complex League.Brady Marget, the Rays 16th round pick in 2024, opened the year on the IL and didn\u2019t finish his rehab assignment until June. Since joining the River Dogs active roster, he has been their best hitter and has a 164 wRC+ over 177 PA thus far.Must currently be assigned to that teamBaseball America\u2019s top ten prospects are featured below each team they\u2019re currently assigned to.(minimum of 170 TBF &amp; PA)None currently on active roster<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Team Offensive Leaders:<br \/>AVG: .262, Blake Sabol<br \/>OBP: .338, Logan Davidson<br \/>SLG: .433, Blake Sabol<br \/>HR: 11, Carson Williams<br \/>wRC+: 95, Blake Sabol<br \/>SB: 23, Homer Bush Jr<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Team Pitching Leaders:<br \/>ERA: 2.16, Evan Reifert<br \/>FIP: 3.88, Ty Johnson<br \/>K%: 32.2% Ty Johnson<br \/>BB%: 8.2%, Chase Solesky<br \/>WHIP: 1.07, Ty Johnson<br \/>AVG: .184, Ty Johnson &amp; Evan Reifert<br \/>WHIFF%: 14.8%, Ty Johnson<\/p>\n<p>#3 Brody HopkinsAAA: 4.63 ERA | 4.87 FIP | 26.7 K% | 20.8 BB% | .189 AVG | 12.1 WHIFF% | 81.2 IP#8 Michael ForretAAA: 5.23 ERA | 3.72 FIP | 26.7 K% | 12.0 BB% | .269 AVG | 12.5 WHIFF% | 32.2 IPAA: 2.15 ERA | 4.27 FIP | 26.5 K% | 10.4 BB% | .186 AVG | 14.5 WHIFF% | 54.1IP6\/10: Promoted to Triple-A<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Team Offensive Leaders:<br \/>AVG: .304, Austin Overn<br \/>OBP: .386, Austin Overn<br \/>SLG: .522, Austin Overn<br \/>HR: 17, Will Simpson<br \/>wRC+: 141, Austin Overn<br \/>SB: 45, Austin Overn<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Team Pitching Leaders:<br \/>ERA: 3.28, Chris Clark<br \/>FIP: 4.34, Chris Clark<br \/>K%: 29.2%, Jackson Baumeister<br \/>BB%:  2.7%, Santiago Suarez<br \/>WHIP 1.06, Chris Clark<br \/>AVG: .199, Jackson Baumeister<br \/>WHIFF%: 15.6%, Jackson Baumeister<\/p>\n<p>#1 Theo GillenAA: .276\/.376\/.494 | 19.8 K% | 12.9 BB% | 4 HR | 8 SB | 130 wRC+ | 101 PAA+: .342\/.449\/.589 | 23.8 K% | 14.3 BB% | 12 HR | 28 SB | 166 wRC+ | 265 PA6\/23: Promoted to Double-A#5 Caden BodineAA: .343\/.429\/.443 | 7.1 K% | 11.9 BB% | 1 HR | 2 SB | 139 wRC+ | 84 PAA+: .341\/.411\/.477 | 6.6 K% | 7.3 BB% | 4 HR | 3 SB | 133 wRC+ | 151 PAA: .379\/.433\/.614 | 3.9 K% | 9.2 BB% | 5 HR | 1 SB | 176 wRC+ | 152 PA6\/30: Promoted to Double-A5\/19: Promoted to High-A<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Team Offensive Leaders:<br \/>AVG: .314, Adrian Santana<br \/>OBP: .428, Ryan McCoy<br \/>SLG: .597, Connor Hujsak<br \/>HR: 22, Connor Hujsak<br \/>wRC+: 155, Ryan McCoy<br \/>SB: 42, Tony Santa Maria<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Team Pitching Leaders:<br \/>ERA: 1.54, Jacob Kisting<br \/>FIP: 2.50, Jacob Kisting<br \/>K%: 29.6%, Jacob Kisting<br \/>BB%: 5.4%, Jacob Kisting<br \/>WHIP: 0.88, Jacob Kisting<br \/>AVG: .183, Jacob Kisting<br \/>WHIFF%: 18.1%, Noah Beal<\/p>\n<p>#4 Nathan FlewellingA+: .252\/.380\/.472 | 26.9 K% | 15.4 BB% | 17 HR | 7 SB | 122 wRC+ | 376 PA#9 Anderson BritoA+: 3.34 ERA | 4.50 FIP | 28.8 K% | 14.4 BB% | .240 AVG | 13.4 WHIFF% | 32.1 IP5\/23: Placed on 7-day Injured List<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Team Offensive Leaders:<br \/>AVG: .350, Brady Marget<br \/>OBP: .452, Brady Marget<br \/>SLG: .517, Brady Marget<br \/>HR: 8, Cooper Flemming<br \/>wRC+: 164, Brady Marget<br \/>SB: 31, Alberth Palma<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Team Pitching Leaders:<br \/>ERA: 2.04, Jacob Kuhn<br \/>FIP: 2.67, Aidan Cremarosa<br \/>K%: 32.1%, Aidan Cremarosa<br \/>BB%: 4.6%, Aidan Cremarosa<br \/>WHIP: 0.79, Aidan Cremarosa<br \/>AVG: .170, Aidan Cremarosa<br \/>WHIFF%: 16.7%, Aidan Cremarosa<\/p>\n<p>#6 Cooper FlemmingA: .288\/.383\/.442 | 15.6 K% | 11.7 BB% | 8 HR | 11 SB | 127 wRC+ | 377 PA#7 Taitn GrayA: .286\/.406\/.474 | 21.9 K% | 16.1 BB% | 6 HR | 4 SB | 140 wRC+ | 192 PACPX: .333\/.400\/.611 | 20.0 K% | 5.0 BB% | 1 HR | 0 SB | 140 wRC+ | 20 PA6\/1: Placed on the 7-day IL7\/14: Began rehab assignment#10 Daniel PierceA: .252\/.336\/.390 | 28.6 K% | 7.9 BB% | 4 HR | 6 SB | 101 wRC+ | 140 PA4\/22: Placed on the 7-day IL5\/2: Activated from the ILHasn\u2019t played since May 30th. Underwent shoulder surgery. 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