The Tampa Bay Rays are supposed to have a new ballpark in the Tampa area by 2029, but the issue has hit another snag.

Tropicana Field was left in disarray when Hurricane Milton made landfall in October, but the torn-up roof has since been cleared out as the city tries to get the stadium ready for 2026.

The offseason has not deviated from the typical tinkering and cash saving maneuvers. Indeed, the almighty dollar is always on the front burner with the front office.