Drew Rasmussen's $20M Option Picked Up Amid Trade Speculation

The Tampa Bay Rays picked up Drew Rasmussen's $20 million option for 2027, but did not rule out a trade for the ace right-hander, who is one year from free agency. Rasmussen has been dominant, posting a 2.67 ERA and AL-best 0.91 WHIP in 172 IP in 2026, following a strong 2025 season. Despite two Tommy John surgeries (2016, 2017) and an internal brace procedure (2023), he's made 30+ starts in 2025-2026.