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Art Deco · 04-15-2026, 01:48 PM

We made it through the preseason in pretty good health but did suffer one injury of note: Carson Williams suffered a hip strain and will be sideline for the first 10-14 days of the season. His replacement last year for a time, Concetto Federico Bailey, made the team as a result and will be the starting SS until Williams returns.

Also in a slight surprise, two-way prospect Kruz Schoolcraft made the team. He pitched well in the spring and saw his pitching ratings rise to 55/55/50, enough to earn him the 5th starter job. He'll also DH on the days he pitches as we want to see that 70 power in action. As a result last year's 5th starter, Tanner Witt, was sent to Durham as he has an option. Also a minor injury to Spencer Schwellenbach was enough to put him on the IL for now, keeping Rule 5 guy Cameron Flukey on the roster who got to say thanks to being unscored on 7 preseason outings.

Finally Agustin Ramirez won the right-handed batting side of the catching platoon as he was out of options and Dominic Keegan had one left.

So here's the final 26-man roster:

C-Irish, A.Ramirez
1B-Isaac
2B-B.Taylor
SS-Bailey
3B-Caminero
IF-Rocchio, Doughty (OF)
LF-Dunn
CF-P.Meadows
RF-Cermak
DH-Montes
OF-J.Ramos

SP-McGee, Strider, H.Smith, Sheehan, Schoolcraft
LR-Mercedes
MR-Misiorowski, Flukey, Hennen, Moran
SU-Kerkering, Maldonado
CL-Klein

A look at these fine gentlemen:

The preseason predictions:

We're pegged as contenders primary on the strength of our pitching, which is projected to be MLB's best by some margin.

Opening Day:

A very successful start to the 2030 season as the Rays routed the Rangers. Blake Dunn was on base all five times with a single, 2 walks, and 2 HBP (which came in his first two plate appearances, not sure anyone's started a season that way). Agustin Ramirez had 3 hits including 2 doubles in his Rays debut but on the second double suffered some hamstring tendinitis so Dominic Keegan is coming back after all although Ramirez should only miss the minimum 10 days.

04-15-2026, 01:48 PM	#284
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,890	2030 Opening Day Roster, Preseason Predictions & Opening Game We made it through the preseason in pretty good health but did suffer one injury of note: Carson Williams suffered a hip strain and will be sideline for the first 10-14 days of the season. His replacement last year for a time, Concetto Federico Bailey, made the team as a result and will be the starting SS until Williams returns. Also in a slight surprise, two-way prospect Kruz Schoolcraft made the team. He pitched well in the spring and saw his pitching ratings rise to 55/55/50, enough to earn him the 5th starter job. He'll also DH on the days he pitches as we want to see that 70 power in action. As a result last year's 5th starter, Tanner Witt, was sent to Durham as he has an option. Also a minor injury to Spencer Schwellenbach was enough to put him on the IL for now, keeping Rule 5 guy Cameron Flukey on the roster who got to say thanks to being unscored on 7 preseason outings. Finally Agustin Ramirez won the right-handed batting side of the catching platoon as he was out of options and Dominic Keegan had one left. So here's the final 26-man roster: C-Irish, A.Ramirez 1B-Isaac 2B-B.Taylor SS-Bailey 3B-Caminero IF-Rocchio, Doughty (OF) LF-Dunn CF-P.Meadows RF-Cermak DH-Montes OF-J.Ramos SP-McGee, Strider, H.Smith, Sheehan, Schoolcraft LR-Mercedes MR-Misiorowski, Flukey, Hennen, Moran SU-Kerkering, Maldonado CL-Klein A look at these fine gentlemen: The preseason predictions: We're pegged as contenders primary on the strength of our pitching, which is projected to be MLB's best by some margin. Opening Day: A very successful start to the 2030 season as the Rays routed the Rangers. Blake Dunn was on base all five times with a single, 2 walks, and 2 HBP (which came in his first two plate appearances, not sure anyone's started a season that way). Agustin Ramirez had 3 hits including 2 doubles in his Rays debut but on the second double suffered some hamstring tendinitis so Dominic Keegan is coming back after all although Ramirez should only miss the minimum 10 days.