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Carson Williams Homers in MLB Debut as Rays Top Cardinals

The top shortstop prospect was promoted after Ha-Seong Kim went on the injured list.

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 22: Jake Mangum #28 of the Tampa Bay Rays steals second base before Thomas Saggese #25 of the St. Louis Cardinals can make the tag in the third inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field on August 22, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Williams, 22, went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and an RBI infield single in a 10-6 win over St. Louis at Steinbrenner Field.
  • Tampa Bay placed Ha-Seong Kim on the 10-day injured list with recurring back tightness, and Kevin Cash said the club hopes the absence is brief.
  • To clear a 40-man roster spot, the Rays transferred outfielder Stuart Fairchild to the 60-day injured list.
  • The 2021 first-round pick produced 23 home runs, 22 steals and a .765 OPS in 451 plate appearances for Triple-A Durham this season.
  • Scouting reports highlight plus defense and power-speed tools alongside a roughly 34% strikeout rate and near-39% whiff rate that remain key evaluation points.