The money, of course, will be nice, especially with the millions Drew Rasmussen didn’t make over the years due to elbow injuries. But to listen to the Rays right-hander talk about the new contract that guarantees him $8.

Right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to an $8.5 million, two-year contract that could be worth up to $28 million over three seasons.

A contract with an option for 2027 could pay off big for the right-hander; 5 others face a Thursday deadline to avoid arbitration hearings.

Right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to an $8.5 million, two-year contract

The MLB Tonight crew discusses Drew Rasmussen signing a two-year extension with the Rays, how he impacts the game and more

The Tampa Bay Rays have officially signed pitcher Drew Rasmussen to a contract extension. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported that the sides were closing in on the agreement. Per Topkin on "X:" BREAKING: #Rays working to finalize a multiyear extension for RHP Drew Rasmussen,

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen missed most of the 2024 season as he recovered from surgery to repair a torn UCL, but he’s been effective when he’s been healthy, and his team is about to reward him for it.