The Brief The Tampa Bay Rays expect the team's sale to be finalized in the next two weeks. Where the Rays will play beyond 2028 remains uncertain, although multiple stadium sites in the Tampa Bay area are under consideration. The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer could be finalized in the next two weeks, team officials announced Wednesday – and major leadership changes are already taking place. PREVIOUS: Tampa Bay Rays could finalize sale by September: ReportThe backstory:The future of the Rays has been a hot topic in Major League Baseball for years. Even MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has gotten involved, publicly stating his preference for the Rays to remain in the Tampa Bay area.