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Looks good facing hitters Archer's velocity and slider were both where the Rays expected when the right-hander faced live hitters Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact There are plenty of eyes on the veteran in the nascent days of his return to the Rays, as Archer missed all of last season for the Pirates following surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. Archer reported having added muscle this offseason and feeling back to full health overall, and manager Kevin Cash noted that the 32-year-old will throw one more session against live hitters before making his Grapefruit League debut.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Archer eager to re-establish himself with AL champion Rays Chris Archer is back in familiar surroundings, eager to re-establish himself with the Tampa Bay Rays.

FEBRUARY 22 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Ex-Pirate Chris Archer hoping to re-establish himself with Rays Chris Archer is back in familiar surroundings, eager to re-establish himself with the Tampa Bay Rays. The 32-year-old former Pittsburgh Pira...

FEBRUARY 22 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Archer eager to re-establish himself with AL champion Rays Chris Archer is back in familiar surroundings, eager to re-establish himself with the Tampa Bay Rays

FEBRUARY 22 • USATODAY.COM

Archer eager to re-establish himself with AL champion Rays Chris Archer is back in familiar surroundings, eager to re-establish himself with the Tampa Bay Rays

FEBRUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Healthy, stronger in early workouts Archer has been a full participant in the Rays' workouts for pitchers and catchers thus far and reported to spring training with 6 to 7 pounds of additional muscle, Adam Berry of M...

Impact The right-handed reclamation project is seemingly in a very good place both physically and mentally as he begins his second tour of duty with the Rays after missing all of 2020 due to neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. The surgery Archer underwent was a complete success, freeing him up to pack on some muscle onto his usually lithe frame this offseason and eclipse the 200-pound mark in bodyweight. Archer is throwing bullpen sessions without restrictions as he prepares to fill a spot in the back half of Tampa Bay's starting rotation.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Archer fitting in with old, new teammates Four days into Spring Training as a new arrival on his old team, Chris Archer channeled rapper Drake to describe what it’s like to be back i...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Coming home: Padres' Musgrove wears No. 44 to honor Peavy Joe Musgrove plans to wear No. 44 in his first season with the Padres after growing up watching Jake Peavy win a Cy Young Award for San Diego sporting that same number

FEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lefty Tyler Anderson embracing fresh start with Pirates Left-hander Tyler Anderson is embracing a fresh start in Pittsburgh

FEBRUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eliminating two-seamer Archer (shoulder) said Tuesday that he won't be throwing any two-seam fastballs this year, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Archer leaned heavily on the two-seamer early in his career, throwing it as often as 41.1 percent of the time in 2014. He then largely shelved it for the next three seasons before bringing it back and using it 9.4 percent of the time in 2018 and 2019 with mostly poor results. He seemingly needs a tweak to bounce back from his poor 2019 season, in which he struggled to a 5.19 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. His health remains the biggest question mark after he missed all of 2020 due to thoracic outlet surgery.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Archer finalizes 1-year, $6.5 million deal with Rays ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Free agent right-hander Chris Archer has finalized a one-year, $6.5 million contract that reunites him with the...

FEBRUARY 9 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Chris Archer finalizes 1-year, $6.5 million deal with Rays Free agent right-hander Chris Archer has finalized a one-year, $6.5 million contract that reunites him with the Tampa Bay Rays.

FEBRUARY 9 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Chris Archer finalizes 1-year, $6.5 million deal with Rays Free agent right-hander Chris Archer has finalized a one-year, $6.5 million contract that reunites him with the Tampa Bay Rays

FEBRUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should be ready for Opening Day Archer (shoulder) is expected to be fully healthy for Opening Day, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Archer didn't pitch at all in 2020 due to thoracic outlet surgery, one of the more worrisome procedures for a pitcher to go through. While it's certainly a positive that the Rays expect him to be ready to go, the surgery nevertheless adds plenty of risk to Archer's profile. He would already be plenty risky even without health concerns, due both to his age (32) and the fact that he recorded a career-worst 5.19 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 2019 for the Pirates prior to the injury.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Archer agrees to rejoin Rays on $6.5 million, 1-year deal Two-time All-Star pitcher Chris Archer has agreed to rejoin the Tampa Bay Rays on a $6.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press

FEBRUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sunday's Transactions

JUNE 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sunday's Transactions

JUNE 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sunday's Transactions

JUNE 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

He'll manage; Pirates' Shelton navigating roller coaster Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton says he's tired of hosting video conference calls with his players and is ready to get back to work as the MLB plots a return next month

JUNE 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JUNE 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The other Chris Archer trades Archer entered the pros as a 17-year-old and a fifth-round pick of the Indians in 2006.

JUNE 5, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

Rum Bunter Radio Episode 3: Pittsburgh Pirates lose Chris Archer This week's episode the team takes look a look at if there will be baseball in 2020. They also discuss Chris Archer's injury, the trade, an...

JUNE 5, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates: Chris Archer deal bad and getting worse RHP Chris Archer may have thrown his final pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Chris Archer from the Tampa Bay...

JUNE 5, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Tampa Bay Rays News: Former Rays’ pitcher Chris Archer out for season Tampa Bay Rays News: Former Rays' pitcher Chris Archer underwent surgery and will miss the entire 2020 season. Former Tampa Bay Rays pitcher...

JUNE 4, 2020 • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

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JUNE 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS