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Rays Option Chandler Simpson to Triple-A as Jake Mangum Returns

The Rays aim to polish Simpson’s defense in Triple-A with their outfield roster bursting at the seams.

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Apr 1, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Jake Mangum (28) hits a two rbi double against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Tampa Bay Rays Chandler Simpson (14) scores on a throwing error by Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz as Simpson stole third during the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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Overview

  • Tampa Bay sent rookie speedster Chandler Simpson down to Triple-A Durham on May 30 and reinstated veteran outfielder Jake Mangum from the 10-day injured list.
  • Simpson slashed .285 with a team-leading 19 stolen bases in 35 games, ranking third in MLB while on the Rays’ roster.
  • The return of Mangum created an outfield logjam that includes Kameron Misner, Josh Lowe, Christopher Morel and utility man José Caballero.
  • Simpson’s elite speed has forced defensive miscues, highlighted by a self-generated run versus the Astros through a walk, two steals and an error.
  • The organization cited Simpson’s defensive limitations and low walk rate as focal points for his continued development in the minors.