The Tampa Bay Rays are very close to finalizing a deal with reliever Shaw Tolleson formally of the Texas Rangers, who was non-tendered last month after declining an assignment to Triple-A and elected free agency in hopes of finding a better opportunity.
Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times first reported the news that the Rays were close to finalizing a deal with Tolleson, and that he is healthy and ready for spring training. At this time, there is no information on salary or length of contract, or official word from the Rays.