The Rays are nearing a Major League deal with right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, according to The Tampa Bay Times.
The club has not confirmed the report.
Eovaldi, who turns 27 on Monday, is recovering from Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2017 season. The contract includes an option for 2018, according to the report.
Eovaldi was 9-8 with a 4.76 ERA in 24 games (21 starts) for the Yankees last season. He is 38-46 with a 4.21 ERA in 134 games (127 starts) over six seasons with the Dodgers, Marlins and Yankees.
Cash Kruth is a reporter for MLB.