Tampa Bay Rays Exercise $20 Million Club Option for Pitcher Drew Rasmussen
The AL champion Tampa Bay Rays picked up their $20 million club option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen for the 2027 season.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 31, 2026 —
The Tampa Bay Rays, champions of the American League, have exercised their $20 million club option for pitcher Drew Rasmussen for the 2027 season. The move secures the right-handed ace for an additional year under contract.
Rasmussen, considered a key component of the Rays’ pitching staff, will now be under contract through the 2027 campaign. The details of the club option, including the specific amount of $20 million, were confirmed as part of the decision.
Further details regarding Rasmussen’s performance metrics that may have influenced this decision, or any specific discussions between the club and the player’s representatives, were not immediately available. The status of other potential contract options or extensions for team members was also not provided.
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