Caden Bodine leads the Rays' minor league system with a .407 batting average, while Aidan Cremarosa is the top pitcher with a 4.50 ERA. Notable players include Jader Areinamo, who recently returned from injury, and Homer Bush, who is on a rehab assignment.
Key points
Caden Bodine is the top hitter in the Rays system.
Aidan Cremarosa is the top pitcher with a 4.50 ERA.
Jader Areinamo returned from injury and is performing well.
Victor Mesa Jr. leads the Durham Bulls in multiple offensive categories.
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PORT CHARLOTTE, FL - MARCH 18: Caden Bodine (18) of the Tampa Bay Rays bats during a minor league spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 18, 2026 at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL - MARCH 18: Caden Bodine (18) of the Tampa Bay Rays bats during a minor league spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 18, 2026 at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday.
This was the 1st a week of full minor league play.
According to FanGraphs (*which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues*), 22-year old backstop Caden Bodine the top hitter in the Rays system; the Rays acquired the former 1st round pick in the Shane Baz deal. Bodine is currently hitting .407/.475/.630 with 2 HR over 63 PA; notably, he has only struck out twice.
Meanwhile, Aidan Cremarosa is the team’s top minor league pitcher. The 22-year old was taken by the Rays in the 8th round of the 2025 draft out of Fresno State. Thus far in three starts, Cremarosa has a 4.50 ERA | 1.51 FIP with a 42.9 K% & 1.8 BB% over 14 IP.
**RUMBLINGS**
Infielder Jader Areinamo made his debut after opening the year on the Injured List with a hamstring issue. He is hitting .222/.263/.556 with 2 HR over 19 PA.
Homer Bush began a rehab assignment with Single-A Charleston. Once his rehab is complete, he should take a starting job in Triple-A Durham
Theo Gillen hasn’t played since going 0-4 with 3 strikeouts on April 14th
Q&A
What are Caden Bodine's current stats in the Rays minor league system?
Caden Bodine is hitting .407/.475/.630 with 2 home runs over 63 plate appearances.
Who is the top pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays minor league system?
Aidan Cremarosa is the top pitcher, boasting a 4.50 ERA and a 42.9% strikeout rate over 14 innings.
What is Jader Areinamo's performance after returning from injury?
Jader Areinamo is hitting .222/.263/.556 with 2 home runs over 19 plate appearances since his return.
What are the offensive leaders for the Durham Bulls in the Rays minor league system?
Victor Mesa Jr. leads the Durham Bulls with a .323 batting average, .417 on-base percentage, and .565 slugging percentage.
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**TEAM LEADERS**
Must currently be assigned to that team
*Baseball America’s top ten prospects are featured below each team they’re currently assigned to.*
(*minimum of 30 TBF for pitchers*)
**Tampa Bay Rays**
**Top 10 Prospects**
*None currently on active roster*
**Durham Bulls**
**Team Offensive Leaders:**
**AVG**: .323, Victor Mesa Jr
**OBP**: .417, Victor Mesa Jr
**SLG**: .565, Victor Mesa Jr
**HR**: 4, Justyn-Henry Malloy and Dom Keegan
**wRC+**: 157, Victor Mesa Jr
**SB**: 14, Jacob Melton
**Team Pitching Leaders:**
**ERA:**0.00, Evan Reifert & Trevor Martin
**FIP:**1.94, Andrew Wantz
**K%:**35.3%, Logan Workman
**BB%:**7.5%, Andrew Wantz
**WHIP:**1.13, Evan Reifert
**AVG:**.080, Evan Reifert
**WHIFF%:**17.8%, Kodi Whitley
**Team Offensive Leaders:**
**AVG**: .341, Cooper Kinney
**OBP**: .453, Cooper Kinney
**SLG**: .591, Cooper Kinney
**HR**: 3, Will Simpson
**wRC+**: 171, Cooper Kinney
**SB**: 16, Austin Overn
**Team Pitching Leaders:**
**ERA:**2.00, Michael Forret
**FIP:**4.63, Jack Kartsonas
**K%:**28.3%, Santiago Suarez & Garrett Edwards
**BB%:** 6.5%, Jack Kartsonas
**WHIP:**0.95, Garrett Edwards
**AVG:**.138, Michael Forret
**WHIFF%:**16.3%, Santiago Suarez
**Team Offensive Leaders:**
**AVG**: .317, Nathan Flewelling
**OBP**: .404, Nathan Flewelling
**SLG**: .683, Nathan Flewelling
**HR**: 4, Nathan Flewelling & Connor Hujsak
**wRC+**: 185, Nathan Flewelling
**SB**: 7, Tony Santa Maria
**Team Pitching Leaders:**
**ERA:**1.29, Andres Galan
**FIP:**2.71, T.J. Fondtain
**K%:**29.5%, Trevor Harrison
**BB%:**2.6%, Jacob Kisting
**WHIP:**0.70, Jacob Kisting
**AVG:**.162, Jacob Kisting
**WHIFF%:**15.6%, Andres Galan