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'The standard' Rasmussen will set the table for Rays in Game 1 of ALDS

Regarded internally as the ultimate model for success and preparation, Drew Rasmussen will take the mound to open the American League Division Series for Tampa Bay. Club leadership and coaching staff, including Kevin Cash, Nick Martinez, Erik Neander, and Kyle Snyder, heap praise on the right-hander for his relentless work ethic, consistency, and a franchise-best 2.71 ERA alongside 15.8 bWAR.

Rasmussen attributes his unwavering commitment to his routine directly to the example set by his educator father, Mark Rasmussen, whose steadfast daily discipline ensured he never missed a single appearance during his son's youth.

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