Rays’ spring training plans uncertain because of hurricane damage

The team will not be able to play at Charlotte Sports Park in Charlotte County, its traditional preseason home.

Charlotte Sports Park, seen here in a 2009 photo, was damaged by Hurricane Ian. (Wikimedia)
Charlotte Sports Park, seen here in a 2009 photo, was damaged by Hurricane Ian. (Wikimedia)
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The Tampa Bay Rays and Charlotte County officials have determined that, because of damage from Hurricane Ian, which made landfall near Punta Gorda on Sept. 28, the Major League Baseball team will not be able to use Charlotte Sports Park for spring training.

 

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