On November 27, 2011, the Rays traded catcher John Jaso to the Seattle Mariners for relief pitcher Josh Lueke, as well as a player to be named later or cash.

[2] On December 13, 2011, the Rays acquired relief pitcher Burke Badenhop from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league catcher Jake Jefferies.

[3] Relief pitcher Fernando Rodney was signed on January 5 to a one-year contract worth $1.75 million.

[6] Outfielder Justin Ruggiano was designated for assignment on January 24 to make room on the 40-man roster.

[7] The Rays announced on February 15 that manager Joe Maddon was given a 3-year contract extension worth $6 million, which would last through the 2015 season.