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

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.

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Rays select pitcher with ghastly 12.71 ERA

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Tampa Bay Rays Sign Rehabbing Reliever to Two-Year Deal

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 19, 2023
Former A's Reliever Signs Two-Year Deal with Tampa Bay Rays

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.

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

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).

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