Jeffrey Springs, who has settled perfectly as a starter in Tampa Bay, has signed an extension contract.
On the 26th (Korean time), the US’MLB.com’ said, “The Tampa Bay Rays signed a 4-year, $31 million (approximately 38.1 billion won) extension contract with left-hander Springs, with a club option for 2027. The contract’s The value can go up to 65.75 million dollars (about 81 billion won).”
Springs, who was selected by the Texas Rangers with the 888 overall pick in the 30th round of the 2015 draft, first stepped on the major league stage in Texas in 2018. He played for Texas until the 2019 season and transferred to the Boston Red Sox for the 2020 season. However, he struggled in Boston, posting an earned run average of 7.08 with 18 runs (16 earned) in 16 games and 20⅓ innings.
Springs wore a Tampa Bay uniform through a trade in 2021. Springs showed his skills in Tampa Bay. He went 5-1 with 10 holds and 2 saves in 44⅔ innings, giving up 21 runs (17 earned) with an earned run average of 3.43. However, he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament while defending at the end of July and was out for the season.
After returning from injury, Springs began the 2022 season as a bullpen resource. However, when there was a vacancy in the starting rotation during the season, he played an active role as a starting pitcher. Springs, who performed well, earned a spot in the starting rotation perfectly. He went 9-5 in 33 games (25 starts) last season with 42 runs (37 earned) in 135⅓ innings with an earned run average of 2.46. 안전놀이터
Ahead of this season, there was a difference of opinion between Springs and Tampa Bay in salary negotiations. ‘MLB.com’ said, “Springs was one of seven players ready to go to the Salary Adjustment Committee.” (Approximately 3.3 billion won) was proposed.”
However, it seems that the Springs will not go over to the salary adjustment committee as they sign an extension contract with Tampa Bay. ‘MLB.com’ said, “The Springs will receive $4 million this season (about 4.9 billion won), $5.25 million (about 6.4 billion won) in 2024, and $10.5 million (about 12.9 billion won) in 2025 and 2026. “The club option for 2027 is $15 million (about 18.4 billion won), and if the option is waived, there is a buyout of $750,000 (about 900 million won). Springs can receive up to $65.75 million,” he said. did.