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The current consensus suggests that the Tampa Bay Rays may stash him away for the entire season and bring him back into play around 2026. While losing Lavender is disappointing, there is a sense of understanding that sacrifices must be made to acquire new talent, especially in trades or during the Rule 5 process. Despite the disappointment, there remains optimism regarding his future ceiling, possibly as a seventh-inning option or higher in specific game scenarios.