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Mariners News: Drew Rasmussen, Luis Severino, and Nick Pivetta

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Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 3:00 PM
Mariners News: Drew Rasmussen, Luis Severino, and Nick Pivetta
Key Things to Know
  • Drew Rasmussen, Luis Severino, and Nick Pivetta were featured among major MLB offseason contract option decisions.
  • The Rays exercised a franchise-record $20 million club option to retain pitcher Drew Rasmussen.
  • Luis Severino exercised a $22 million player option with the Athletics, while the Padres declined Nick Pivetta's option.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Rays exercised their $20 million club option on pitcher Drew Rasmussen, marking the largest single-season contract in franchise history. Meanwhile, Luis Severino exercised his $22 million player option to remain with the Athletics, while the San Diego Padres declined their option on right-hander Nick Pivetta.

Additional MLB offseason moves saw the Athletics decline $15 million options on Jeff McNeil and Jeffrey Springs, making them free agents. Padres reliever Wandy Peralta exercised his $4.45 million player option, and KBO infielder Roh Si-hwan was officially posted for MLB teams to negotiate.

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