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

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AL champion Rays pick up $20 million option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen for 2027 — Siesta Key Sports news

The AL champion Tampa Bay Rays have exercised their $20 million option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen. Tampa Bay picked up its 2027 club option rather than pay...

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