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Rays exercise option on Drew Rasmussen for 2027 season

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 1:14 AM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Rays exercise option on Drew Rasmussen for 2027 season

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays have confirmed they will retain pitcher Drew Rasmussen for the 2027 season after exercising his $20 million option. The decision follows the Rays' loss in the World Series to the Milwaukee Brewers and solidifies Rasmussen's role as a key player after leading the team with a strong 2026 season, including a 16-5 record and a 2.67 ERA. His postseason performance featured a notable game where he pitched eight innings of one-hit ball against the Yankees. This move reflects the Rays' commitment to building on their recent success in the American League.

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Status Watch

•Rays exercise Drew Rasmussen's $20 million option for 2027
•Rasmussen had a 16-5 record and 2.67 ERA in 2026
•He posted a 2.20 ERA in the postseason
•Rays lost to Brewers in the World Series
•Rasmussen expressed desire to remain with the team

Latest Updates

1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Rays make obvious $20 million Drew Rasmussen decision after World Series
12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Rays make Drew Rasmussen decision days after World Series defeat

What they're saying

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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 Rasmussen decision after World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports