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Photos: Zach Eflin starts as Rays take on Twins
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Tampa Bay Rays' pitcher Zach Eflin delivers to the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 23, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara Stock
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March 14, 2023, St. Petersburg, FL USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin (24) delivers a pitch during an MLB spring training game against th Stock Photo - Alamy
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Rangers were 'ready for every pitch,' Rays starter Zach Eflin says
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Rays in agreement with free-agent pitcher Zach Eflin on a 3-year contract: Source - The Athletic
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Tampa Bay Rays, Zach Eflin reach agreement on 3-year, $40M deal - ESPN
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Rays set to introduce $40 million man Zach Eflin on Tuesday
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Zach Eflin strikes out eight as Rays beat Orioles
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March 14, 2023, St. Petersburg, FL USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin (24) delivers a pitch during an MLB spring training game against th Stock Photo - Alamy
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March 14, 2023, St. Petersburg, FL USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin (24) delivers a pitch during an MLB spring training game against th Stock Photo - Alamy
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Zach Eflin strikes out eight as Rays beat Orioles
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Zach Eflin looks to lead Rays' rotation
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