Rasmussen's Rising Option Price Sets Up Rays Trade Decision
Tampa Bay's ace has stayed healthy and triggered escalators that push his 2027 option toward $20MM, putting the Rays at a crossroads this winter.
Drew Rasmussen has made 26 starts and thrown 146.1 innings through August without an IL stint, triggering multiple health-based escalators on his 2027 club option. The option, originally valued at $8MM, has already climbed to $17MM and could reach $20MM with continued health through September. The Rays hold a 4.5-game AL East lead and are focused on a postseason run, but Rasmussen is expected to draw significant trade interest this offseason. His combination of performance, durability, and rising cost makes him one of the more complex roster decisions Tampa Bay will face.
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