The Tampa Bay Rays missed the postseason for the first time in six seasons as they finished with a record of 80-82 in 2024.
It was the Rays’ first losing season since 2017, when they also finished 80-82.
After a disappointing end to the season, the team took another hit as Hurricane Milton hit the St. Petersburg, Florida area and damaged their home ballpark Tropicana Field.
The roof of the stadium was ripped apart by the hurricane, and the Rays are going to play their 2025 home games at a nearby spring training ballpark.
Although the damage to the ballpark was devastating, the Rays recently received some good news on the repair of their stadium.
“The St. Pete City Council has voted 4-3 to spend $23M to start replacing the roof at Tropicana Field,” FOX Sports: MLB wrote on X.
The St. Pete City Council has voted 4-3 to spend $23M to start replacing the roof at Tropicana Field pic.twitter.com/0rhk0EptFX
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) November 21, 2024
Tropicana Field has been the home of the Rays since their inaugural season in 1998.
With the repairs expected to take some time, the Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ spring training ballpark.
The Rays will look to win their first World Series title in franchise history after losing previous appearances in 2008 and 2020.
The hope is that Tropicana Field will be ready for the 2026 season.
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