Rays make obvious $20 million Drew Rasmussen decision after World Series
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 enter MLB free agency . Drew Rasmussen is remaining in Tampa Bay, however, as the Rays exercised the $20 million club […] The post Rays make obvious $20 million Drew…
The Tampa Bay Rays have made a clear decision regarding $20 million pitcher Drew Rasmussen following their loss in the World Series. Rasmussen, who had an impressive 2026 season with a 2.67 ERA across 30 starts, will be returning to the team after the club exercised the option on his contract. This decision is expected, considering Rasmussen's impressive statistics, including 174 strikeouts in 172 innings.
While New York Yankees star Cam Schiltler is expected to win the AL Cy Young award, Rasmussen deserves at least a conversation for the honor. He was reliable in the postseason, pitching a 2.20 ERA and recording 31 strikeouts in five starts for the Rays. Despite falling short in the World Series, the Rays may have another chance to win it all in 2027 with Rasmussen back in the lineup.
However, unless a contract extension is reached, Rasmussen will likely enter the 2027 free agency period, potentially becoming a trade target. The Rays would prefer to retain Rasmussen for the long term.
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