Tampa Bay Rays
On November 30, 2021, the Marlins traded Misner to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Joey Wendle.[22] He was assigned to the Montgomery Biscuits of the Double-A Southern League for the 2022 season.[23] Over 117 games, he slashed .251/.384/.431 with 16 home runs, 62 RBI, 25 doubles, and 32 stolen bases.[24] For the 2023 season, Misner was assigned to the Durham Bulls of the Triple-A International League.[25] Over 130 games, he batted .226 with 21 home runs, 58 RBI, and 21 stolen bases.[26] He was assigned back to Durham to open the 2024 season.[27]
On August 2, 2024, Misner was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[28] In 8 games for Tampa Bay during his rookie campaign, Misner went 1-for-15 (.067).
Misner was initially optioned to Triple-A Durham to begin the 2025 season.[29] However, following an injury to Richie Palacios, the Rays added Misner to their Opening Day roster.[30] On March 28, 2025, Misner hit his first career home run, which was a walk-off against the Colorado Rockies and the first major-league home run in George M. Steinbrenner Field history.[31] With this home run, Misner became the first player in MLB history to hit his first home run as a walkoff on opening day.[32] In 71 appearances for Tampa Bay, he batted .213/.273/.345 with five home runs, 22 RBI, and eight stolen bases. Misner was designated for assignment by the Rays on November 6.[33]
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