Tampa Bay Rays have had a great season so far, they had a great start to the season and have one of the best defenses in the league with an ERA of league-best 3.67 team is still willing to improve their pitching. Rays are also expected to chase Shohei Ohtani but its reports suggest its unlikely that two-way pheneom lands in Tampa Bay. Team is expected to make some interesting moves as the trade deadline approaches.Rays Latest Moves, Rumors, and moreJuly 26Lance Lynn drawing interest from Tampa Bay RaysJuly 31 - Tampa Bay Rays aqcuire Aaron Civale from Cleveland GuardiansThe Rays finally made a move to address their starting pitching and acquired Aaron Civale, who is having a brilliant season. He can be an instant difference maker for the team. He was traded in exchange for a talented third baseman, Kyle Manzardo.Jeff Passan@JeffPassanThe Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Cleveland Guardians, sources tell ESPN. They will receive first baseman Kyle Manzardo in return. Deal is done.2268427The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Cleveland Guardians, sources tell ESPN. They will receive first baseman Kyle Manzardo in return. Deal is done.Aug 1 - Tempa Bay Rays Finalising Trade Deal with Chicago CubsThe Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a trade deal with the Chicago Cubs, acquiring right-handed pitchers Adrian Sampson and Manny Rodríguez, along with international free-agent funds. In exchange, the Rays will be sending right-handed pitcher Josh Roberson to the Cubs as per the source.Mark Feinsand@FeinsandThe Rays are acquiring RHP Adrian Sampson, RHP Manny Rodríguez and international free agent money from the Cubs for RHP Josh Roberson, per source. @sahadevsharma was on it.30661The Rays are acquiring RHP Adrian Sampson, RHP Manny Rodríguez and international free agent money from the Cubs for RHP Josh Roberson, per source. @sahadevsharma was on it.