ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) \u2014 Nick Martinez and the Tampa Bay Rays finalized their $13 million, one-year contract on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The 35-year-old pitcher gets a $9 million salary this season, and the deal includes a $20 million mutual option for 2027 with a $4 million buyout payable on Dec. 15.<\/p>\n
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