Rays Secure Temporary Offices After Hurricane Milton Damages Tropicana Field

The Tampa Bay Rays are assessing options for a temporary home venue as they prepare for the 2025 season opener amid ongoing damage evaluations at Tropicana Field.

• Hurricane Milton severely damaged the roof of Tropicana Field, prompting the Tampa Bay Rays to relocate their office operations to a nearby building by mid-November.
• The extent of the damage to Tropicana Field is still being assessed, with a complete structural analysis expected by early November.
• The Rays are considering various temporary venues for the 2025 season, including local spring training sites, while ruling out options like Montreal and Durham.
• Community efforts by the Rays include helping with hurricane relief, as team members support Feeding Tampa Bay and clean-up initiatives in the area.
• A new stadium is planned to open in 2028, with Tropicana Field scheduled for demolition after the 2027 season, impacting decisions on temporary repairs.

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