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Rays Elevate Bob Seymour to Major League Roster Before San Francisco Series

The former Triple-A home run leader will debut as a left-handed designated hitter after Tampa Bay created room on its 40-man roster.

Mar 17, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Bob Seymour fields a ground ball during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Seymour paced Triple-A Durham with 30 homers, roughly 87 RBIs and an .880 OPS this season, including a three-home-run game that underscored his power surge.
  • A corresponding roster transaction is required to open space on both the 40-man and active rosters before he can appear in a game.
  • Defensively limited to first base, he is expected to slot in mainly as a left-handed DH against right-handed pitching to bolster Tampa Bay’s lineup.
  • His promotion fills the void left by Jonathan Aranda’s injured-list stint and addresses the Rays’ recent power shortage.
  • With roughly 40 games remaining, the club will use this late-season window to assess whether his Triple-A success and improved strikeout rate translate into a long-term role.