There are several uniform announcements to be had this morning for the Tampa Bay Rays, starting with new uniform numbers for the new players.

Yandy Diaz has received the No. 2
Previously worn by: Denard Span (2018), Michael Martinez (2017), Shane Peterson (2017), Nick Franklin (2014-2016), Kelly Johnson (2013), B.J. Upton (2006-2012), Fernando Cortez (2005), Alex Sanchez (2005), Randy Winn (1998-2002)

Mike Zunino has received the No. 10
Previously worn by: Johnny Field (2018), Corey Dickerson (2016-2017), Jake Elmore (2015), Logan Forsythe (2014), Will Rhymes (2012), Kelly Shoppach (2010-2011), Justin Ruggiano (2007-2008), Dustan Mohr (2007), Luis Ordaz (2006), Chris Singleton (2005), Damian Rolls (2004), Rey Ordonez (2003), Jared Sandberg (2001-2002), Russ Johnson (2000), Rich Butler (1998-1999)

Avisail Garcia has received the No. 24
Previously worn by: Nathan Eovaldi (2018), Hank Conger (2016), Alexei Ramirez (2016), Grady Sizemore (2015), Ryan Hanigan (2014), Rich Thompson (2012), Manny Ramirez (2011), Dan Johnson (2008-2011), Kurt Birkins (2008), Justin Ruggiano (2008), Sean Burroughs (2006), Kevin Witt (2006), Charles Johnson (2005), Eric Munson (2005), Tino Martinez (2004), George Lombard (2003), Ryan Rupe (1999-2002), Mike Kelly (1998)

Charlie Morton has received the No. 50
Previously worn by: Austin Pruitt (2017-2018), Jhan Marinez (2016), Tyler Sturdevant (2016), Everett Teaford (2015), Grant Balfour (2007-2015), James Shields (2006), Chad Gaudin (2003-2004), Mike Judd (2001), Joe Kennedy (2001), Terrell Lowery (1999)

Austin Pruitt will change his number to No. 45 to accommodate Morton
Previously worn by: Jesus Sucre (2017-2018), Enny Romero (2013-2016), Russ Canzler (2011), Felipe Lopez (2011), Jay Witasick (2007), Ruddy Lugo (2006-2007), Dewon Brazelton (2002-2005), Trevor Enders (2000), Jim Mecir (1998-2000)

I hope Austin at least got a bottle of whiskey out of it.

Additionally, the Rays will bring back the popular Devil Rays throwbacks next season, per the team’s Equipment account:

Rays News

• Truck Day is here! Ashley covered all the good stuff on social media, but for a deeper dive into the day, here’s the latest from Neil Solondz:

• Fox 13 profiled Kevin Kiermaier

• Marc Topkin covered the details of arbitration hearings, including a poignant interview with Jake Odorizzi

• David Laurila profiled the rise of Ryne Stanek through the Rays system with an interesting angle: Ryne Stanek Rode Spin Efficiency to New Heights
• Wander Rays profiled Jesus Sanchez
• And in honor of the uniform number every team has retired:

Other Links

• The Mets have hired Russell Carlton from Baseball Prospectus, one of the great minds writing about baseball. You can read his goodbye here.

• One of SB Nation’s best, Grant Brisbee, is joining The Athletic. You can read his goodbye article on McCovery Chronicles here.

• NBC Sports: Spring training is a difficult time for unsigned free agents
• Jon Morosi dove into the Corey Kluber market:

• R.J. Anderson examined the latest technology coming for pitcher workouts

• Finally, please enjoy this excellent mural