"10:04pm: The Rays are closing in on a deal with free agent left-hander Steven Matz, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. The deal is still pending a physical. Matz spent the 2025 season working out of the bullpen. The 11-year big league veteran split the season between the Cardinals and Red Sox. He combined for 76 2/3 innings of 3.05 ERA ball."
"10:17pm: The sides are in agreement on what is believed to be a multi-year deal, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Matz has a long background as a starter and worked in a swing role with St. Louis as recently as 2024. He could compete for a rotation spot or work multiple innings out of Kevin Cash's bullpen."
The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a multi-year contract with left-hander Steven Matz, pending a physical. Matz worked out of the bullpen in 2025, combining for 76 2/3 innings with a 3.05 ERA while splitting the season between the Cardinals and Red Sox. The 11-year big league veteran has extensive experience as a starter and recently filled a swing role in 2024. The Rays can deploy Matz as a potential rotation candidate or as a multi-inning option in Kevin Cash's bullpen, adding left-handed depth and versatility to the staff.
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