Fantasy managers are disappointed with the somewhat unexpected demotion of Rays’ speedster Chandler Simpson. He’d climbed up ...

The Tampa Bay Rays raised some eyebrows on Friday when they optioned rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham as ...

Rays officials — just like fans and media — were impressed with how well Chandler Simpson played and how his speed impacted ...

Chandler Simpson sent down to AAA, Matt Thaiss replaces Ben Rortvedt as the team’s backup catcher, Taylor Walls loses it on ...

The Rays made the surprising, difficult decision to option rookie speedster Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham on Friday ...

In recent years, Major League Baseball has seen an influx of fast players, with many possessing the ability to steal numerous ...

Simpson’s offensive profile was thin. Despite a .285 average, he drew only six walks and had four extra-base hits across 35 ...

The decision is further complicated by Kameron Misner’s strong play in centerfield and Christopher Morel’s lack of options.

Michael Harris II. Nasim Nuñez. Kyren Paris. Chandler Simpson. What do all of these players have in common? Two things: They all rank in the top 100 for baserunning sprint speed and are former ...

The Rays optioned top prospect Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham this afternoon. That opens a spot on the active roster for Jake Mangum, who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list.

In a nod to their outfield depth -- amid their series against the Houston Astros -- the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday optioned rookie speedster Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham to make room for the ...