Today is the deadline by which teams can submit their first spring training pool, which can include up to 60 players, to Major League Baseball. Players cannot participate in spring training or a regular seasonal game until they are added to the pool. The teams can change the composition of the pools at will. Players removed from a team’s 60-man team (for reasons unrelated to injuries, suspensions, etc.) must be exposed to other organizations through trade or waiver.
Of course, not all players in a team’s pool are eligible for MLB playtime. Most teams will have well-respected but far-away prospects to get them to do reps without intending to get them on a Major League diamond this season. A comprehensive overview of the unique rules of 2020 can be found here.
The Rays’ initial pool of players consists of the following players per reporter (including Juan Toribio from MLB.com and Marc Topkin from the Tampa Bay Times).
Right handed jugs
Left handed pitchers
Catcher
Infielders
Outfielder
