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Rays Face Not One, But Two Huge Problems After Tropicana Field’s Roof Blown Off By Hurricane Milton

Milton wasn’t playing any games…

The Tampa Bay Rays are facing some problems after Hurricane Milton blew the roof off Tropicana Field. big Problems: 1. The Rays won’t be able to play at the stadium until the 2026 campaign because it needs repairs, and 2. The repairs will cost a whopping $55.7 million. of evaluation The state of the Rays’ stadium was announced on Tuesday. (Related: Blue Jays throw their hat into the ring for Juan Soto: Report)

Now, the Rays face a situation where they literally have no idea where they will play in the 2025 season, and even more interestingly, St. They are forced to decide whether to vent their feelings or not. The new ballpark is being prepared for its debut in 2028.

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he wants the Rays to remain in the Tampa Bay area for the 2025 season, even if it means the team won’t play in an MLB-sized stadium. said.

What a terrible situation for the Rays, and for the entire St. Petersburg/Tampa area at that time – and it’s not surprising given the massive damage that occurred.

However, it is part of a Florida sports franchise.

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