US EditionLeft-hander Steven Matz and Rays finalize $15 million 2-year contract
Steven Matz signed a two-year, $15 million deal with the Rays for left-handed pitching depth after a strong 2025 season with a 3.05 ERA and low walk rate.
- Left-Handed pitcher Steven Matz finalized a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, and the deal will pay Matz $7.5 million annually.
- Matz posted strong relief numbers, striking out 59 and walking 11 with a 3.6% walk rate last season for the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox.
- The deal includes a one-time $500,000 assignment bonus payable by the acquiring team if Matz is traded.
- Tampa Bay cleared a 40-man roster spot by designating outfielder Tristan Peters for assignment, who went 0 for 12 in four games last season.
- His veteran resume includes stops with the New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox, positioning Matz as experienced left-handed depth for Tampa Bay.
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Left-hander Steven Matz and Rays finalize $15 million 2-year contract
Left-handed pitcher Steven Matz is heading to Tampa Bay after finalizing a $15 million, two-year contract with the Rays. The deal will pay Matz $7.5 million annually.
Tampa Bay Rays Bolster Bullpen With Precision: Veteran Lefty Steven Matz Inks Two-Year Deal
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays added veteran stability to their pitching staff on Tuesday, agreeing to terms with left-hander Steven Matz on a two-year contract. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the club designated outfielder Tristan Peters for assignment. Matz, 34, arrives in Tampa Bay following a standout 2025 campaign […] Tampa Bay Rays Bolster Bullpen With Precision: Veteran Lefty Steven Matz Inks Two-Year Deal
Steven Matz Signs $15MM Deal with Rays to Compete for Starter Spot
The Tampa Bay Rays have secured a two-year, $15MM deal with veteran pitcher Steven Matz, who aims to reclaim a starting role after primarily working out of the bullpen last season. Matz, 34, will have the opportunity to compete for a rotation spot during Spring Training, rejuvenating his desire to start despite a recent history of injuries and challenges as a reliever. The Rays' president of baseball operations expressed confidence in Matz's abi…
Rays Designate Tristan Peters For Assignment
The Rays announced that outfielder Tristan Peters has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for their signing of left-hander Steven Matz, whose two-year deal is now official. Peters, 26 in February, got to make his major league debut in 2025. The Rays added him to their 40-man roster in August but he was mostly kept on optional assignment. He only got into four games with 12 plate appearances in total. He didn’t get a hit…
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