Scratch another offseason need off the Tampa Bay Rays “to do” list as they have agreed to sign former Houston Astros outfielder free agent Colby Rasmus to a one-year deal according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, who was among the first to report the free agent signing.
Rasmus confirmed the deal; however, there has been no official word from the Tampa Bay Rays on his signing as they await the results on his impending physical. Rasmus, an eight-year veteran has played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays and for the last two seasons, the Houston Astros.