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Colby Rasmus Reportedly Signs Orioles Contract After Sitting Out 2017 Season

Outfielder Colby Rasmus stepped away from baseball during the 2017 season, but the Baltimore Orioles have offered him a route back into the game.

The Associated Press reported the news Wednesday, noting Rasmus was in camp to complete a physical and sign a minor league contract (h/tESPN.com).

This comes after the Tampa Bay Rays announced in July that Rasmus was stepping away from the game, being placed him on the restricted list as a result. What's more, hip surgery prevented his 2017 debut until May 2, so he played just 37 games during his one season with the Rays.