When the Tampa Bay Rays selected Drew Rasmussen with the 31st overall selection in the 2017 MLB Amateur Draft, he seemed like a potential steal. Although he was ranked as 98th best prospect in the draft, that ranking was also tempered by the fact that he had Tommy John surgery the year before.
Once Rasmussen got back on the mound in April, he looked like a top prospect. The righty was touching 98 MPH with his fastball, and with two other effective pitches, he seemed to be a solid selection. However, his professional career will be delayed, as the Rays and Rasmussen were unable to agree on a contract.