Coming off a magical season, the Tampa Bay Rays have entered the offseason looking to make sure they can once again be a contender.

While the Rays might have been one of the biggest surprises in the league last year, nobody is going to take them lightly in 2027. With a good majority of the roster expected to be back, Tampa Bay will be on everyone’s radar as a contender this coming year.

Recently, the team elected to pick up the option for star pitcher Drew Rasmussen . With the number being a bit high, they also stated right away that their intention was to have him be the anchor of the rotation for 2027.

In the past, Rasmussen would have been a prime trade candidate.…