The Tampa Bay Rays confirmed Wednesday that they picked up a $2.3-million US contract option on pitcher Al Reyes and declined a $1-million US option on outfielder Greg Norton.
Norton, 35, received a $500,000 US buyout.
Al Reyes had 26 saves last season.
(Mike Carlson/Associated Press)
Reyes, a non-roster invitee to spring training, posted a 2-4 record over 61 appearances with a 4.90 earned-run average and 26 saves in 30 chances for the Rays last season.
The 37-year-old right-hander began the campaign with 16 consecutive saves, and finished with 70 strikeouts in 60 2/3 innings.
Reyes is 21-14 lifetime with a 3.90 ERA and 32 saves in 358 appearances (two starts) since making his major-league debut with Milwaukee on April 27, 1995.
He has pitched for Brewers, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals and Rays.
With files from the Associated PressRelated
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