Rays Make Decision on Drew Rasmussen

The Tampa Bay Rays have exercised their club option on starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen for the upcoming season. Rasmussen is one of the best starting pitchers in baseball, and the Rays will have him back in their rotation next season, barring an offseason trade. Rays Pick Up Option On Drew Rasmussen Per Rays reporter Marc Topkin, the Rays have picked up their club option worth $20 million to bring Rasmussen back for 2027. “#Rays announce they have exercised their option on RH Drew Rasmussen, which is for $20 million,” Topkin wrote on his X.