Rays Acquire Slick-Fielding Third Baseman Ben Williamson in Three-Team Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired third baseman Ben Williamson from the Seattle Mariners in a three-team trade, sending Colton Ledbetter and a 2026 Comp B pick to the Cardinals. Williamson, drafted 57th overall in 2023, played 85 MLB games for Seattle in 2025, slashing .253/.294/.310. Known for his fantastic infield defense, he's expected to provide utility depth, potentially at second base, for the Rays, who value his low-whiff, high-contact approach.