Drew Rasmussen reached 500 career innings pitched during the Tampa Bay Rays' 8-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 11, 2026. The milestone represents a significant achievement for the right-hander in his seventh major league season since debuting in 2020.
Rasmussen's path to 500 innings has spanned two organizations, beginning with Milwaukee where he appeared in 27 games across the 2020 and 2021 seasons before joining Tampa Bay in a midseason trade in 2021. Since arriving in Tampa Bay, he has established himself as a key member of the Rays' rotation, appearing in 103 games over five seasons.
Across his MLB career as a whole, Rasmussen's record stands at 33-18 with 471 strikeouts and a 2.91 ERA over 138 total appearances — figures that span both organizations.
The milestone came during a strong 2026 campaign in which Rasmussen has posted a 3-1 record with a 3.16 ERA and 0.89 WHIP through eight starts. He has struck out 43 batters in 42.7 innings pitched this season.
With 471 career strikeouts, Rasmussen could reach 500 career strikeouts this season, needing just 29 more to cross that threshold. The dual milestone pursuit highlights his continued development as a strikeout pitcher since establishing himself in Tampa Bay's rotation.