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Rays Should Bring Back Jeffrey Springs

This is an idea, not a rumor. But let it be noted that the Tampa Bay Rays have an opportunity to reunite with one of their former pitching success stories – and for a much lower price than he would…

By Mark Deeks · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:04 AM

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Mark Deeks argues that the Tampa Bay Rays should reunite with free-agent pitcher Jeffrey Springs.
The Athletics declined a $15 million option on Springs following a 2026 season with a 6.18 ERA.
Springs became a free agent after receiving a $750,000 buyout from the Athletics.

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Mark Deeks of Heavy argues that the Tampa Bay Rays should consider signing free-agent left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs to a low-cost deal. The Athletics recently declined their $15 million club option on the 34-year-old for the 2027 season, instead opting to pay a $750,000 buyout after a difficult 2026 campaign.

Springs previously excelled with the Rays, posting a 2.46 ERA in 2022 before undergoing Tommy John surgery and eventually being traded in December 2024. Deeks suggests Tampa Bay's coaching staff could help rehabilitate Springs on a modest, incentive-laden contract to help fill potential rotation vacancies.

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