The Tampa Bay Rays' uncertain bid to obtain more than $300 million in public funding for a new stadium became a little less certain this week. That's because the Rays, in response to procedural delays regarding approval of the necessary bonds,

FOX 13's Jordan Bowen reports on the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal being in jeopardy after the Rays sent a letter to Pinellas County pausing the agreement over the county's failure to bonds by the necessary deadlines.

Two hours before a crucial vote Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays sent a stern letter to Pinellas County commissioners informing them that the team can no longer move forward with a stadium deal under the current terms.

Where the Tampa Bay Rays play in the coming years has been a point of discussion in recent weeks, what with Hurricane Milton wreaking havoc on The Trop, the Rays needing to play in a minor-league park in 2025 and their move to a new ballpark for the 2028 season.

Two hours before a crucial vote, the Rays sent a stern letter to Pinellas County commissioners informing they can no longer move forward with a new stadium deal under the current terms. However, the letter said the team stands “ready to work on a new solution” in Tampa Bay.

The Tampa Bay Rays plan to move out of its home county temporarily has reportedly angered commission members set to vote on bonds for a new ballpark.