Overview
- Multiple outlets report Tampa Bay is set to receive Ben Williamson from Seattle in a three-team trade that remains unconfirmed.
- With third base anchored by Junior Caminero, the Rays are expected to evaluate Williamson in a utility role during Spring Training, including shortstop reps alongside Ryan Vilade.
- Williamson logged 295 plate appearances for the Mariners in 2025, producing a 90 wRC+ versus left-handed pitching and a 70 wRC+ versus right-handers before an August demotion.
- Drafted 57th overall in 2023 after a standout season at William & Mary, he advanced quickly to Double-A and reached the majors in 2025.
- Observers view the reported addition as consistent with Tampa Bay’s preference for low-whiff, defensively reliable infielders, with comparisons ranging from Joey Wendle to Matt Duffy.