Rays acquire Legumina

TL;DR

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed pitcher Casey Legumina from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor leaguer Ty Cummings. Legumina, 28, has struggled recently but brings MLB experience to the Rays' bullpen.

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Rays acquire Casey Legumina from Mariners
Trade involves minor leaguer Ty Cummings
Legumina has MLB experience but recent struggles
Legumina out of options, roster adjustments needed
Official announcement expected over the weekend

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Apr 17, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Casey Legumina (64) pitches to the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Rays are acquring right-handed pitcher Casey Legumina from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Ty Cummings. Legumina, 28, was originally selected in the 8th round of the 2019 draft by the Minnesota Twins; Legumina was actually drafted twice prior to signing with the Twins (25th round in 2016 by Toronto & 35th round in 2018 by Cleveland). After quietly working his way up through Minnesota’s system, the Twins would trade Legumina to the Cincinnati Reds for Kyle Farmer in November, 2022. It was with Cincinnati that Legumina made his big league debut, appearing in 11 games during the 2023 season and compiling a 5.68 ERA | 6.73 FIP with a 18.0 K% & 14.8 BB% over 12.2 IP. Legumina spent one more season with Cincinnati and then was claimed off of waivers by Seattle in February, 2025. Since joining the Mariners, Legumina compiled a 5.43 ERA | 4.15 FIP with a 23.5 K% & 10.3 BB% over 61.1 IP. The Mariners designated Legumina for assignment April 21st following a string of appearances in which he allowed six runs on 10 hits over 4.1 IP. The cost to acquire Legumina was minor leaguer Ty Cummings, whom the Rays originally acquired from the Mariners as the Player to be Named Later in the trade. The 24-year old was originally a starting pitcher in the Rays system but they recently moved him to the bullpen. Prior to this trade, Cummings had made 3 appearances in Double-A, compiling a 1.69 ERA | 4.57 FIP over 5.1 IP. Legumina is out of options, so the Rays will need to clear a spot on the active roster as well as on the 40-man roster. Marc Topkin is reporting that the move will be made official over the weeknd or on Monday.

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What did the Tampa Bay Rays give up to acquire Casey Legumina?

The Rays traded minor league right-handed pitcher Ty Cummings to acquire Casey Legumina.

What are Casey Legumina's career statistics in the MLB?

Casey Legumina has a career ERA of 5.68 and a FIP of 6.73 over 12.2 innings pitched in the MLB.

Why was Casey Legumina designated for assignment by the Mariners?

Legumina was designated for assignment after allowing six runs on 10 hits over 4.1 innings in recent appearances.

Rays acquire Legumina

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