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Rays active at the trade deadline, adding catcher and pitching depth

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TAMPA, Fla. — The Rays continue to add depth to their roster as the team looks to stay in first place in the American League East.

ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan said the Rays are acquiring catcher Liam Hicks in a trade with the Miami Marlins.

The 27-year-old catcher has had 14 home runs, 62 RBIs, with a .282 average so far in 2026.

The Rays continued to make moves as the trade deadline approached at 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 3, adding relief pitcher Tyler Wells from the Baltimore Orioles.

Earlier today, the Rays traded for pitcher Freddy Peralta from the Mets in exchange for three minor league prospects.

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