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Looking ahead, the Rays face an unprecedented challenge: playing in a minor league facility starting in 2025. Selecting Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees' spring training site, raises more concerns than it resolves. Not only does its capacity of just 11,000 seats represent a stark contrast to the Tropical Field, but it could lead to logistical nightmares for playoff games if the team finds success. Furthermore, with the loss of the stadium's roof—once a relief against Florida's sporadic rain—the Rays could see an influx of game delays and rainouts.