Mike Zunino, the former Florida Gator acquired in an exchange built around Tallahassee native Mallex Smith just over a year ago, has signed a one-year contract with the Rays for $4.5 million. The contract includes an option for 2021 at the same cost, with up to $750,000 in incentives.
Zunino appeared in 90 games (78 starts) for the Rays in 2019, batting .165/.232/.312 with 10 doubles, nine home runs and 32 RBI. Over seven seasons in the majors, he is a career .202/.271/.395 (435-for-2,151) hitter with 104 home runs and 273 RBI, including a combined 45 home runs over the 2017-18 seasons with Seattle.