Rays say they have 'every intention' of Drew Rasmussen being part of 2027 rotation
Amidst trade rumors, Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander said the organization has "every intention" of having ace Drew Rasmussen anchoring the Tampa rotation in 2027.
Drew Rasmussen: What Happened
Yahoo Sports reported on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in a story involving Drew Rasmussen, Rays President, Baseball Operations Erik Neander. Here is how the report opens:
Amidst trade rumors, Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander said the organization has "every intention" of having ace Drew Rasmussen anchoring the Tampa rotation in 2027.
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It is one of many Baseball stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Drew Rasmussen and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Rays say they have 'every intention' of Drew Rasmussen being part of 2027 rotation
- Who’s involved: Drew Rasmussen, Rays President, Baseball Operations Erik Neander and Amidst
- League: Baseball
- First reported: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by Yahoo Sports
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same MLB story, as reported by 0 other outlets:
- Top 7 candidates to be traded this MLB offseason, from Drew Rasmussen to Teoscar HernandezYahoo Sports The Rays' ace just helped lead the team to the World Series. He could be on the move this winter.
Background: Drew Rasmussen
Drew Thomas Rasmussen (born July 27, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers, for whom he made his MLB debut in 2020.
Text from Wikipedia’s Drew Rasmussen article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Drew Rasmussen?
Amidst trade rumors, Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander said the organization has "every intention" of having ace Drew Rasmussen anchoring the Tampa rotation in 2027. Yahoo Sports reported the story on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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