ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In some ways, the Rays have perfected the 40-man roster. That might be an exaggeration, but only slightly.
With a payroll that ranks 28th out of 30 franchises since 2019, the Rays have somehow won more games than any team other than the Dodgers over the past three seasons. Their rosters are usually deep, flexible and complementary. They come at teams with wave after wave of talent and ingenuity.
So, yes, I think it’s fair to say no one is as efficient in building a roster from top to bottom.
