Rays Exercise Club Option On Drew Rasmussen
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Tampa Bay Rays have exercised Drew Rasmussen’s $20 million club option for the 2027 season, securing the ace right-hander for another year.
- Rasmussen has been a standout pitcher since joining the Rays in 2021, posting a 2.73 ERA over 600 1/3 innings and earning two All-Star selections, including a career-best 2.67 ERA in 2026.
- Despite his strong performance, Rasmussen’s high salary is unusual for the Rays, who are known for frugality, and his $20 million option may prompt the team to consider trading him this offseason.
- The Rays currently face payroll commitments exceeding $105 million, a nine-figure total they have never reached before, which may impact their roster decisions moving forward.
- If Rasmussen is traded or departs, the Rays still have promising rotation options like Shane McClanahan, Ryan Pepiot, Griffin Jax, and Ian Seymour for the 2027 season.
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