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Growing up as a baseball fan, everyone has certain guys that stand out to them on their favorite team that may not be the best player on the roster, but there is something about that player that calls you to them.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 13

Former A's Right-Hander Returning to the Big Leagues with Tampa Bay Rays

While the Tampa Bay Rays (72-75) season is more than likely over at this point, they're calling up a feel good story for the stretch run in 27-year-old right-hander Garrett Acton ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 19, 2023

Tampa Bay Rays Sign Rehabbing Reliever to Two-Year Deal

Right-handed relief pitcher Garrett Acton has signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. He is expected to miss nearly all of the 2024 season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery but he could be an option for Tampa Bay in 2025.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 19, 2023

Former A's Reliever Signs Two-Year Deal with Tampa Bay Rays

Jon Heyman of the New York Post is reporting that the Tampa Bay Rays have signed righty reliever Garrett Acton to a two-year deal after he made his debut in 2023 with the Oakland A's.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18, 2023

Rays, Garrett Acton Agree To Two-Year Minor League Deal

The Rays are in agreement with right-handed reliever Garrett Acton on a two-year minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post (X link).