Overview
- Tampa Bay added the 25-year-old outfielder to its 40-man roster, bringing the club’s count to 39 players.
- Detroit designated Malloy for assignment in December to create a roster spot for reliever Kyle Finnegan.
- Malloy has posted standout Triple-A production, hitting .286/.424/.478 with a 143 wRC+ over 1,209 plate appearances.
- His major-league results have lagged behind, including a .203/.291/.366 line in 2024 and limited power in 2025.
- He retains minor-league options, giving the Rays the flexibility to assign him to Triple-A Durham if needed.