The Tampa Bay Rays are promoting shortstop prospect Carson Williams to the majors, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The Rays haven't yet announced the transaction, nor have they announced any corresponding moves. (It's likely worth noting that veteran shortstop Ha-Seong Kim was scratched from Wednesday's game on account of a tight back.)

MLB insider reports expansion could end the 162-game schedule, with a proposed 156-game model gaining traction in future league plans.

We have a short slate of MLB games set to take place today as teams either wrap up their mid-week series or settle in for an extended series this weekend. Even

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The Rays are calling up shortstop Carson Williams, their top prospect and one of the best prospects in the game, according to a report Thursday by ESPN's Jeff Passan. The club has not confirmed the news.

Currently, the Yankees (68-57) lead the race, leaving no doubt that the Rays will heavily rely on Rasmussen to dominate on Wednesday when he faces New York right-hander Cam Schlittler (1-2, 3.94 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. ET.

The Rays are five games under .500 through 127 contests and 6 ... Former Tampa Bay senior vice president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, a member of the Cardinals' front office, is set to become the successor to John Mozeliak as president of baseball ...

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