Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Rays “have every intention” of keeping Drew Rasmussen in 2027.

Because of Tampa Bay’s budget or lack thereof, there were immediate trade rumblings involving Rasmussen after the Rays exercised his $20 million club option for 2027. Topkin reports that the Rays intend to hang onto the 31-year-old as their ace for the upcoming season.