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 Rays have finalized a two-year contract extension with Drew Rasmussen, giving the right-hander some financial certainty as he prepares to rejoin their starting rotation this year. The deal will guarantee Rasmussen $8.

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,