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Reports: RHP Nick Martinez, Rays agree to 1-year deal

  • On Monday, the Tampa Bay Rays added Nick Martinez, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.
  • Facing a second straight losing year, Tampa Bay signed Steven Matz and traded Shane Baz after a 77-85 2025 season.
  • 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, finishing with a career-high 165 2/3 innings.
  • Rays pitchers and catchers are slated to work out on Thursday, with the team's first full-squad workout scheduled for Feb. 17.
  • A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press the agreement was pending a physical, and Ronald Blum, AP Baseball Writer, contributed to this report.
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The Tampa Bay Rays added Nick Martinez on Monday, agreeing to a one-year, $13 million contract with the versatile right-handed pitcher, 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 contract includes a mutual option for the 2027 season. Martinez, 35, went 11-14 with a 4.45 ERA in 26 starts and 14 relief appearances for Cincinnati …

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RHP Nick Martinez agrees to a $13 million, 1-year contract with the Rays, AP source says

The Tampa Bay Rays have added Nick Martinez, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the veteran right-hander.

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MLB Trade Rumors broke the news in United States on Monday, February 9, 2026.
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