Tampa Bay Rays officials have addressed Pinellas County Commission Chairwoman Kathleen Peters’ inquiry about the team’s intentions regarding the stadium deal.

This follows the county and St. Petersburg’s decision to delay votes on bond funding for the stadium.

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In a statement, Rays President Matt Silverman said, “When it comes to honoring the spirit of the new ballpark agreements, it is Pinellas County, not the Rays, that falls short. The Rays have always depended on having certainty about the project’s approval and funding prior to the 2024 November elections.”

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Silverman expressed that the team would not have agreed to the project if they had anticipated these delays. He emphasized that the team has fulfilled its obligations and is now awaiting a decision from the county and St. Petersburg.

The Pinellas County Commissioners are scheduled to vote on funding for the project on December 17.

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