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Rays Send Lightning-Quick Outfielder Chandler Simpson Back to Triple-A

The move follows his two-steal, no-hit run in a 13-3 victory over Houston, underscoring Tampa Bay’s roster constraints.

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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
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 17: Chandler Simpson #14 of the Tampa Bay Rays runs to third base against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning of the game at loanDepot park on May 17, 2025 in Miami, Florida.

Overview

  • Simpson was optioned to Triple-A Durham on May 30 despite recording 18 stolen bases in 35 big-league games.
  • He tied with Jose Caballero and Oneil Cruz for third-most steals in MLB, trailing only Luis Robert Jr. and Bobby Witt Jr.
  • His baserunning, highlighted by a two-steal plate appearance that produced a run without a hit, forced opponents into hurried throws and errors.
  • Simpson’s six walks in 123 plate appearances have limited his on-base opportunities to maximize his speed.
  • The Rays cited roster flexibility and Simpson’s need to refine his approach against off-speed pitches before recalling him.