MLB Free Agency: Rays’ $13M Pitcher Steal Sets 2026 Record
On May 31, 2026, the Tampa Bay Rays completed a $13 million MLB Free Agency acquisition of veteran right‑hander Nick Martinez, instantly rewriting modern contract records. The deal, announced mid‑season, shows how a shrewd front office can add elite talent without blowing the payroll. In an era where the league’s financial divide between the ‘big spenders’ […]