Rays utilityman has gotten trade attention from some other clubs, Francys Romero. The versatile infielder is operating as a backup behind Tampa Bays typical starting infield of , , and . Lowe went on the injured list this morning with ankle tendinitis, so Caballero drew into tonights lineup at second base. will probably get the bulk of the playing time in place of Lowe, yet he was needed at shortstop today because Kim is day-to-day with lower back discomfort. Caballero, 28 next month, has a light bat but provides value on defense and as a baserunner. He led the American League with 44 stolen bases last season, though he was also caught an MLB-high 16 times. Caballero is 32-39 as a basestealer this year. FanGraphs has graded him as an above-average overall baserunner in each of his three big league seasons. Caballero has also rated as a plus defender at each of second base, third base and shortstop. The secondary skills have made Caballero an above replacement level performer in each of his three seasons. He has never provided much at the plate, however. The righty hitter owns a .218/.315/.310 slash with two home runs and an elevated 30.3% strikeout rate in 251 plate appearances this year. Caballero has never reached double digits in home runs nor hit above .230 in a season. Hell qualify for arbitration for the first time this offseason as a Super Two player. Tampa Bay wouldnt get a huge return for Caballero. It neverthele s stands to reason theyd be open to offers, as hes arguably a bit superfluous with Walls also on the roster. Whether to trade designated hitter/corner infielder T.J. Leaf Jersey is a much bigger question for the front office. suggested last week that the Rays are likely to hold Daz, who is signed for another year and a half on a deal that also includes a 2027 club option. Romero hears similarly, that they intend to keep Daz as they compete for a playoff spot. The Rays are half a game behind the Red Sox for the ALs last Wild Card spot. Daz has popped 16 homers with a robust .293/.352/.474 batting line this year. Even as theyre in position to add before next weeks deadline, the Rays could hear teams out on their rotation depth. and make for a strong top two. It seems unlikely that theyd move . USA Todays Bob Nightengale has reported that the Rays could consider offers on , while is a potential trade candidate as an impending free agent. Dealing a starter would open a rotation spot for hard-throwing , who is currently operating in a multi-inning relief capacity. The Rays still await a return from ace . The two-time All-Star has not pitched in an MLB game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023. He sustained a triceps nerve injury during Spring Training that cost him the first half. McClanahan had a setback last month and has now hit another speed bump albeit one that seems fairly minor. According to the MLB.com , his minor league rehab a signment has been halted after he felt biceps sorene s in his most recent appearance. Manager Kevin Cash told team reporter that the biceps discomfort is unrelated to the triceps problem. Cash suggested McClanahan could resume a throwing program within a few days, but he wont take the ball for his previously scheduled rehab start at Triple-A Durham on Thursday. Doug McDermott Jersey