The Rays have finalized a two-year, $15 million deal with Steven Matz, who aims to secure a starting rotation spot despite spending most of last season in relief. Matz, who faced injury challenges during his tenure with the Cardinals, previously demonstrated solid performance as a starter, averaging around four earned runs per nine innings from 2018-21. Currently projected as the fifth starter, he will compete against Drew Rasmussen, Ryan Pepiot, Shane McClanahan, and Shane Baz, with Ian Seymour as a potential rival for the rotation spot.
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Steven Matz Competing for Rotation Spot with Rays
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