The Tampa Bay Rays have picked up a $20 million club option on right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen for the 2027 season, the team announced on November 1, 2026.
Rasmussen, 27, has emerged as an ace for the American League champions, posting a 3.28 ERA over 180 innings in 2026. The option keeps him under team control through the 2027 campaign.
The move signals the Rays' commitment to maintaining a competitive rotation as they aim to defend their AL title.
