1 min agoThe Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-handers Joe Boyle and Jacob Watters, outfielder Will Simpson and a compensation Round A draft pick from the Athletics on Saturday in exchange for left-hander Jeffrey Springs, according to sources. Boyle is the biggest piece headed back to Tampa. The 25-year-old had a 1.69 ERA in three starts in Oakland in his debut in 2023, but he wasn’t as effective in 13 outings (10 starts) this past season, going 3-6 with a bloated 6.42 ERA (4.68 FIP), 1.72 WHIP and 56:40 K:BB in his 47 2/3 innings pitched in the big leagues. It didn’t help he missed a month with a lower-back injury. Given the Rays’ history with pitchers, Boyle could still be something special, but he won’t be guaranteed to make the club’s Opening Day roster out of spring training.–Keith Hernandez – RotoBaller

Source: ESPN.com – Jeff Passan