Rays signed C Gavin Smith to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
The 27-year-old spent the first six seasons of his minor league career toiling in the Guardians’ organization. In 2022, he slashed an underwhelming .235/.326/.370 with four homers, 16 RBI and a 28/12 K/BB ratio over 139 plate appearances at Triple-A Columbus. He’ll add catching depth for the Rays.
