Rays Reacts Results: Fifth Outfielder

Sep 24, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (14) rounds the bases to score during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images | Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images The Rays seem primed to

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What is the story about?

The Rays seem primed to carry five outfield capable defenders this season, with Jake Fraley (L) and Cedric Mullins (L) on MLB deals, utility man Ryan Vilade (R) out of options, and previous starting center fielder Jonny DeLuca (R) returning from injury.

If the Rays carry a fifth, these five players are the key candidates, and our poll asked who should win:

Justyn-Henry Malloy (R)
Jacob Melton (L)
Victor Mesa Jr. (L)
Richie Palacios (L)
Chandler Simpson (L)

Here are the results:

Interestingly, Mesa Jr. did not receive any votes, but it perhaps shouldn’t be surprising Simpson got the nod in this poll

when he has a “bobblelegs” giveaway on the calendar.

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