Left-hand pitcher Robbie Ray is staying with Toronto Blue Jays for at least one more season.
Blue Jays announced over the weekend that Ray, acquired in August in a trade with Arizona Diamondbacks, agreed to a one-year deal with the team.
Although the organization didn’t disclose the financial terms of the agreement, the reports around the league say that the 29-year-old pitcher is set to earn $8 million in 2021.
By getting a contract from Toronto, Ray became the first player in this year’s free agency to get a new deal. There are now 180 free agents left that are looking to do the same.
Playing combined 12 games in the regular season with Diamondbacks and Blue Jays in 2020, Robbie Ray posted a 2-5 record to go with 6.62 ERA and 68 strikeouts. He pitched in one game for Toronto in the playoffs, striking out five batters and having a 3.00 ERA.
Ray made his MLB debut in 2014 and has suited up for Detroit Tigers, Diamondbacks, and Blue Jays so far in his career. He has an All-Star appearance from 2017 and career stats that include 49–51 record, 4.26 ERA, and 1,042 strikeouts.
