Why these 6 Rays have something quite important to play for

The Rays, shy of a miraculous finish, won’t be competing for what they hoped to over the final three weeks of the season, with their streak of playoff appearances ending at five straight years and plus-.500 finishes potentially at six.

But there are several Rays who will be playing for something quite important: a better chance for a job next season.

Some roster decisions (barring injury) won’t be impacted by what happens over the final three weeks.

Infielder Brandon Lowe is expected to have his $10.5