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The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a one-year deal with pitcher Chris Archer.
Right-hander Chris Archer and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a one-year, $6.5 million deal, pending physical, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 2, 2021
Archer, 32, returns to the organization where he debuted and found his greatest success.
Fantasy Impact
Archer struggled last year with the Pirates, finishing with a 5.19 ERA and 3-9 record. However his K/9 was still above 10 and now he returns to the organization where he experienced most of his success. Archer paired with Tyler Glasnow makes a strong duo in the Rays pitching staff.