The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Thursday evening that they have chosen to accept Nathan Eovaldi’s club option for the 2018 season. The decision came as part of a small flurry of roster moves in which they also activated pitchers Taylor Gurrieri and Shawn Tolleson as well as shortstop Matt Duffy from the 60-day disabled list.
The Rays signed Eovaldi last offseason to a one year deal with an option for a second year depending on how his rehab went. Eovaldi underwent his second Tommy John surgery in August of 2016. His rehabilitation went well, and his velocity reportedly reached into the triple digits during his return to the mound.