ST. PETERSBURG, Fl (SNN-TV) – The Rays welcomed their newest arm this morning in an introductory press conference at Tropicana Field.
The team finalized right-hander Zach Eflin’s three-year, $40 million contract today, the largest deal for a free agent in Tampa Bay history. He will make $11 million next season, $11 million in 2024 and $18 million in 2025.
Eflin, who spent portions of seven seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, joins a rotation that includes All-Star lefty Shane McClanahan, and right-handers Tyler Glasnow and Drew Rasmussen.
The 28-year-old began last season in the Phillies rotation but made his last start on June 25th and was sidelined by right knee soreness. He returned on Sept. 14th and made seven appearances out of the bullpen with a 1.17 ERA, then had a 3.38 ERA over 10 2/3 innings in 10 postseason relief outings.
