The Tampa Bay Rays have exercised their contract option for infielder Taylor Walls, keeping the 29-year-old with the club for the 2027 season. The decision was announced on November 3, 2026, according to a report from SB Nation.
Walls, who wears number 6, appeared in Game Three of the 2026 World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Tropicana Field on October 26. The Rays' move retains a versatile defender who has contributed both offensively and defensively during his tenure in St. Petersburg.
The option exercise ensures Walls remains under team control as Tampa Bay looks to build on its World Series appearance. Financial terms of the option were not disclosed in the initial report.
