Rays agree to terms with OF Garcia

The Tampa Bay Rays and outfielder Avisail Garcia have agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.5 million deal, according to multiple reports on Friday.

Garcia could add another $2.5 million in incentives tied to number of plate appearances.

Garcia, 27, batted just .236 in 93 games last season but did belt a career-best 19 homers. He drove in 49 runs during a season in which he dealt with multiple injuries.

Garcia also underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee following the season.

The previous season, Garcia batted .330 with 18 homers and a career-best 80 RBIs in 136 games while making the American League All-Star team.

Overall, Garcia has a .271 average with 76 homers and 302 RBIs in 638 games over seven seasons with the Detroit Tigers (2012-13) and White Sox (2013-18).

Right-hander Oliver Drake was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. Drake was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays on Jan. 4.

This marks the second time this offseason the Rays have designated Drake for assignment. Drake pitched for five teams last season -- the Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota Twins.

--Field Level Media