The Tampa Bay Rays have opted to DFA RHPR Kyle Farnsworth. Josh Leuke has been recalled from Triple-A Durham to fill his spot on the roster.
Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors reports,
“Farnsworth, 37, served as the Rays’ closer back in the 2011 season and posted a masterful 2.18 ERA with 25 saves, but it’s been downhill since then. He posted a 4.00 ERA last season and has pitched to a 5.76 ERA with 5.8 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9 in 29 2/3 innings this season. His fastball is averaging a career-worst 92.5 mph. Farnsworth signed a one-year, $1.25MM contract with the Rays back in February.”
What will this cost the Rays? Marc Topkin notes,
“Farnsworth had a base salary of $1.25-million, with another $1.65-million in incentives. He made another $200,000 by reaching the first two – $50,000 for appearing in 30 games, $150,000 for 35. He had pitched in 39 overall and the Rays would have had to pay him another $150,000 if he got to 40.”