Tampa Bay Rays: What’s on their 2022 post-lockout to-do list

Last year was proof that the Tampa Bay Rays are one of Major League Baseball’s most complete teams top to bottom. At 100-62, the Rays were in first place for 88 days in 2021, by far the most in the AL East, ultimately finishing in first place by 8 games over the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.

The incredible run the Rays had ended prematurely in the American League Division Series. After a shutout victory in game 1 over the Red Sox, the Rays lost the next three games and were ultimately eliminated from contention.

In the 2021-22 offseason, the Tampa Bay Rays have been busy. Not only did the club sign budding superstar Wander Franco to an insane extension, but they went out and signed both Corey Kluber and Brooks Raley to add to their pitching staff.

While they may be one of the best the sport has to offer, the Tampa Bay Rays still have some holes on their roster that they can address.

Let’s take a look at a few items that should be on the to-do list for the Tampa Bay Rays once the Major League Baseball lockout is over.