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ST. PETERSBURG — After cutting him loose last week, the Tampa Bay Rays signed outfielder Jake Fraley to a $3 million, one-year contract on Tuesday.

Fraley can earn $400,000 in roster bonuses: $100,000 each for 85, 115, 145 and 175 active days on the major league roster.

The 30-year-old Fraley batted a combined .241 with six homers, 23 RBIs and a .714 OPS in 217 plate appearances for Cincinnati and Atlanta last season. He played in 67 games for the Reds and nine for the Braves after they claimed him off waivers Aug. 19.

He was claimed off waivers again Nov. 6 by the Rays, who designated him for assignment Nov. 18. He became a free agent three days later when Tampa Bay declined to tender him a 2026 contract that would have made him eligible fo

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