This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday.
According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), 22-year old backstop Caden Bodine the top hitter in the Rays system; the Rays acquired the former 1st round pick in the Shane Baz deal. Bodine is currently hitting .407/.475/.630 with 2 HR over 63 PA; notably, he has only struck out twice.
Meanwhile, Aidan Cremarosa is the team’s top minor league pitcher. The 22-year old was taken by the Rays in the 8th round of the 2025 draft out of Fresno State. Thus far in three starts, Cremarosa has a 4.50 ERA | 1.51 FIP with a 42.9 K% & 1.8 BB% over 14 IP.
Infielder Jader Areinamo made his debut after opening the year on the Injured List with a hamstring issue. He is hitting .222/.263/.556 with 2 HR over 19 PA.
Homer Bush began a rehab assignment with Single-A Charleston. Once his rehab is complete, he should take a starting job in Triple-A Durham
Theo Gillen hasn’t played since going 0-4 with 3 strikeouts on April 14th
Baseball America’s top ten prospects are featured below each team they’re currently assigned to.
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .323, Victor Mesa JrOBP: .417, Victor Mesa JrSLG: .565, Victor Mesa JrHR: 4, Justyn-Henry Malloy and Dom KeeganwRC+: 157, Victor Mesa JrSB: 14, Jacob Melton
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 0.00, Evan Reifert & Trevor MartinFIP: 1.94, Andrew WantzK%: 35.3%, Logan WorkmanBB%: 7.5%, Andrew WantzWHIP: 1.13, Evan ReifertAVG: .080, Evan ReifertWHIFF%: 17.8%, Kodi Whitley
AAA: 2.45 ERA | 5.46 FIP | 26.3 K% | 21.3 BB% | .194 AVG | 12.7 WHIFF% | 18.1 IP
AAA: .207/.319/.397 | 41.1 K% | 15.1 BB% | 1 HR | 14 SB | 85 wRC+ | 73 PA
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .341, Cooper KinneyOBP: .453, Cooper KinneySLG: .591, Cooper KinneyHR: 3, Will SimpsonwRC+: 171, Cooper KinneySB: 16, Austin Overn
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 2.00, Michael ForretFIP: 4.63, Jack KartsonasK%: 28.3%, Santiago Suarez & Garrett EdwardsBB%: 6.5%, Jack KartsonasWHIP: 0.95, Garrett EdwardsAVG: .138, Michael ForretWHIFF%: 16.3%, Santiago Suarez
AA: 1.80 ERA | 2.12 FIP | 25.0 K% | 0.0 BB% | .300 AVG | 12.3 WHIFF% | 5 IP
AA: 6.08 ERA | 5.48 FIP | 28.3 K% | 8.3 BB% | .241 AVG | 14.3 WHIFF% | 13.1 IP
AA: 2.00 ERA | 7.09 FIP | 27.0 K% | 21.6 BB% | .138 AVG | 16.3 WHIFF% | 9 IP
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .317, Nathan FlewellingOBP: .404, Nathan FlewellingSLG: .683, Nathan FlewellingHR: 4, Nathan Flewelling & Connor HujsakwRC+: 185, Nathan FlewellingSB: 7, Tony Santa Maria
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 1.29, Andres GalanFIP: 2.71, T.J. FondtainK%: 29.5%, Trevor HarrisonBB%: 2.6%, Jacob KistingWHIP: 0.70, Jacob KistingAVG: .162, Jacob KistingWHIFF%: 15.6%, Andres Galan
A+: .290/.371/.774 | 28.6 K% | 5.7 BB% | 4 HR | 3 SB | 194 wRC+ | 35 PA
A+: 3.72 ERA | 2.94 FIP | 25.6 K% | 7.0 BB% | .237 AVG | 13.8 WHIFF% | 9.2 IP