In Week 3 of the Rays Minor League season, Caden Bodine leads with a .408 average, while Aidan Cremarosa shines as the top pitcher. Jacob Melton suffered a sprained ankle and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Key points
Caden Bodine hitting .408 with 3 HR
Aidan Cremarosa has a 3.60 ERA
Jacob Melton expected to miss 4-6 weeks
Victor Mesa Jr. leads Durham Bulls in multiple offensive categories
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PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - MARCH 19: Jacob Melton #29 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on in the dugout prior to the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets at Clover Park on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - MARCH 19: Jacob Melton #29 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on in the dugout prior to the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets at Clover Park on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
This was the 3rd week of full minor league play (*stats are entering play on Sunday, April 26th*).
According to FanGraphs (*which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues*), 22-year old backstop Caden Bodine continues to be the top hitter in the Rays system; the Rays acquired the former 1st round pick in the Shane Baz deal. Bodine is currently hitting .408/.457/.662 with 3 HR over 83 PA; notably, he has only struck out twice (2.4%).
Meanwhile, Aidan Cremarosa is still 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 over four starts, Cremarosa has a 3.60 ERA | 1.76 FIP with a 39.5 K% & 3.7 BB% over 20 IP.
**RUMBLINGS**
SO MANY INJURIES
Jacob Melton looked awkward rounding third base and had to be assisted off the field. The injury would be disclosed as a sprained ankle and he is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Daniel Pierce was placed on the 7-day Injured List
Brendan Summerhill was placed the 7-day Injured List.
Q&A
Who is the top hitter in the Tampa Bay Rays minor league system?
Caden Bodine is currently the top hitter, boasting a .408 batting average.
What injury did Jacob Melton sustain and how long will he be out?
Jacob Melton sprained his ankle and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Who is the best pitcher in the Rays minor league system as of Week 3?
Aidan Cremarosa is the top pitcher with a 3.60 ERA and a 39.5% strikeout rate.
What are the offensive stats for Victor Mesa Jr. in the Durham Bulls?
Victor Mesa Jr. leads the Durham Bulls with a .323 batting average and a .417 on-base percentage.
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**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**: 17, Jacob Melton
**Team Pitching Leaders:**
**ERA:**0.00, Trevor Martin
**FIP:**2.93, Andrew Wantz
**K%:**35.3%, Logan Workman
**BB%:**9.0%, Chase Solesky
**WHIP:**1.12, Kodi Whitley
**AVG:**.171, Trevor Martin
**WHIFF%:**16.0%, Alex Cook
**Team Offensive Leaders:**
**AVG**: .364, Nathan Flewelling
**OBP**: .464, Tony Santa Maria
**SLG**: .867, Theo Gillen
**HR**: 6, Theo Gillen & Connor Hujsak
**wRC+**: 213, Theo Gillen
**SB**: 9, Tony Santa Maria
**Team Pitching Leaders:**
**ERA:**0.93, Andres Galan
**FIP:**2.05, Anderson Brito
**K%:**32.8%, Anderson Brito
**BB%:**6.3%, Anderson Brito
**WHIP:**1.2, Andres Galan
**AVG:**.216, Trevor Harrison & Andres Galan
**WHIFF%:**14.7%, Anderson Brito