After a couple of weeks, the Tampa Bay Rays finally made their signing of RHP Charlie Morton official by announcing the two year, $30M contract with a possible $15M option for a third season.
Jon Heyman has uncovered the details of one of the largest free agent contracts in franchise history. Morton will earn a franchise record, $15M in 2019 as well as in 2020. The more unique part of the contract comes from his team option for the 2021 campaign.
Charlie Morton: $15M 2019, $15M 2020, Club option 2021 $15M.