Currently, the Yankees (68-57) lead the race, leaving no doubt that the Rays will heavily rely on Rasmussen to dominate on Wednesday when he faces New York right-hander Cam Schlittler (1-2, 3.94 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. ET.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 11, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Drew Rasmussen entered the game with a 2.96 ERA and 75 strikeouts. He struck out seven in the Rays' win over Baltimore. (Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) Tampa Bay won the game, 4-1.

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star righty Drew Rasmussen had to say goodbye to two of his close friends and teammates in Danny Jansen and Zack Littell when both were traded before Thursday's MLB Trade Deadline.

Drew Rasmussen underwent a hybrid internal brace procedure on his right elbow on July 24, 2023. A full year later, the Tampa Bay Rays pitcher is back on the mound and gearing up for a return to ...

The Rays reinstated Rasmussen (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday. Rasmussen is expected to vie for a spot in the Tampa Bay rotation in 2025, but he'll be operating as a reliever down ...

Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) throws a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in 2024. Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Rays starter Drew Rasmussen was placed on the 60-day injured list with a flexor strain, the team announced Friday. Here’s what you need to know: The Rays have selected RHP Chris Muller ...

Rasmussen returned to the Rays on Aug. 7 and had a 2.82 ERA and 0-2 record in four starts and 12 relief appearances. He struck out 35 and walked six in 28⅔ innings, averaging 97.4 mph with his ...

The New York Yankees homered nine times on Tuesday night in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, and they’re looking to build on a strong 7-3 stretch on Wednesda