Puerto Rican native LHP Xavier Cedeno has been non-tendered by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Acquired from the Washington Nationals (via the Los Angeles Dodgers) for cash considerations through a waiver claim, Cedeno was an unexpected success for the Rays in 2015, emerging as a clubhouse leader in the bullpen with a 2.09 ERA for the club over 43 innings pitched.
From 2015-2016, Cedeno threw 84.1 IP with a 24.7% K, 7.8% BB, 2.88 ERA, 2.80 FIP, and .261 wOBA allowed.
Unfortunately, Cedeno was limited to nine appearances last season due to left forearm tightness, only totalling 3.