The Tampa Bay Rays have decided to promote top prospect Carson Williams to the majors as the team's playoff hopes dim.

The Rays are calling up shortstop Carson Williams, their top prospect and one of the best prospects in the game, a source told MLB.com's Sam Dykstra on Thursday. The club has not confirmed the news. Williams,

Williams is a glove-first shortstop with plus-power (23 Triple-A home runs in 2025) and a strong throwing arm. He also comes equipped with above-average speed (though not nearly as fast as teammate and Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson ), making him a potential future cornerstone in Tampa, albeit one with a higher floor than ceiling.

From San Diego standout to Rays’ top prospect, Carson Williams blends power, speed, and defensive flair, quietly shaping his path toward a major league breakthrough. Check all about the Tampa Bay player.

The Tampa Bay Rays are calling up shortstop Carson Williams, the No. 24 prospect in all of baseball, sources tell ESPN. Williams, 22, has an elite glove and serious power and projects to be the long-term starter in one of the best young left sides of the infield in baseball.

The New York Yankees’ 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night came with more theatrics than usual. Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler carried a no-hitter

The Rays are calling up shortstop Carson Williams, their top prospect and one of the best prospects in the game, according to a report Thursday by ESPN's Jeff Passan. The club has not confirmed the news.

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