The Tampa Bay Rays are now focused on the MLB offseason after losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series. The Rays have questions to answer in their starting rotation with both Freddy Peralta and Nick Martinez set to…
The Tampa Bay Rays have officially exercised a $20 million club option on pitcher Drew Rasmussen's contract following their World Series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. The 31-year-old right-hander served as the team's ace throughout 2026, posting a 2.67 ERA across 30 starts during the regular season and recording a 2.20 ERA over five postseason appearances.
Rasmussen is scheduled to reach free agency after the 2027 season, making him a potential extension or trade candidate if a new deal is not reached. His return stabilizes Tampa Bay's starting rotation as fellow starters Freddy Peralta and Nick Martinez prepare to enter MLB free agency.
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