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AL champion Rays pick up $20 million option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen for 2027

Published by NBC Sports on November 1, 2026 at 1:56 PM ET

The 31-year-old Rasmussen went 16-5 with a 2.67 ERA in 30 starts during the regular season.

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