The Tampa Bay Rays added Nick Martinez on Monday, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the right-hander, according to a person familiar with the deal.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical.
The versatile 35-year-old Martinez went 11-14 with a 4.45 ERA in 26 starts and 14 relief appearances with Cincinnati last year. He finished with a career-high 165 2/3 innings.
Tampa Bay had a 77-85 record in 2025 in its second consecutive losing season. It signed left-hander to a $15 million, two-year contract and traded right-hander to Baltimore in December.
The Rays’ pitchers and catchers are slated to have their first spring training workout on Thursday. The team’s first full-squad workout is scheduled for Feb. 17.
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AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report.
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