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Keegan’s Rise as Rays’ Catcher Prospect | MLB News
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Dominic Keegan, a fourth-round Rays draft pick, is turning heads as a bat-first catcher-in-the-making. Once a first baseman at Vanderbilt, he’s been laser-focused on refining his defense—receiving, blocking, and framing—despite lingering arm and exchange-time concerns. His offensive game? Elite for a catcher: disciplined, powerful, and consistently hard-contact hitter. A blood clot sidelined him briefly, but he powered through rehab and remained a cleanup threat. Now on the 40-man roster, he’s headed to Triple-A Durham with a 2026 MLB debut in sight. Expect him to be a high-upside backup with a bat that could make him a key piece—once he’s ready to catch.
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