| Date | Transaction | |||
| 8/31/02 | Brandon Backe: The Rays have optioned pitcher Brandon Backe to AAA Durham. | |||
| Lance Carter: The Rays have recalled pitcher Lance Carter from AAA Durham. | ||||
| 8/18/02 | Jesus Colome: The Rays optioned RHP Jesus Colome to AAA Durham. | |||
| Lee Gardner: The Rays selected RHP Lee Gardner from AAA Durham. | ||||
| Ryan Rupe: The Rays transferred RHP Ryan Rupe (right knee surgery) from the 15- to the 60-day Disabled List. | ||||
| 8/6/02 | Luis De Los Santos: The Devil Rays optioned pitcher Luis de los Santos to Triple-A Durham. | |||
| Wilson Alvarez: The Devil Rays reinstated LHP Wilson Alvarez from the 15-day DL. | ||||
| 8/1/02 | Jason Smith: The Rays designated INF Jason Smith for assignment. | |||
| Russ Johnson: The Rays transferred INF Russ Johnson from the restricted list to the 15-day DL. | ||||
