Rays tab Rasmussen for 2026 home-opener start
February 26, 2026 - The Tampa Bay Rays named right-hander Drew Rasmussen as their Opening Day starter for the 2026 season — the first Opening Day assignment of his career. He earned it after a strong 2025 campaign (10-5, 2.76 ERA, 127 Ks in 31 starts; AL All-Star) while leading a rotation recovering from injuries.