Over the offseason, the Tampa Bay Rays made a few signings in free agency, bringing in veterans to help raise the floor of the team. Center fielder Cedric Mullins and two starting pitchers, Steven Matz and Nick Martinez, were brought in. Mullins has struggled mightily, and Matz is on the injured list after performing at a high level. The signing of Martinez was one that was panned by many evaluators , but has proved to be the biggest steal of free agency. Signed to a one-year, $13 million deal, he has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this year. The veteran righty continued his dominance when he took the mound against the Boston Red Sox in the series finale. A four-game series turned into a three-game affair because of a rainout, and Martinez made sure his team left Fenway Park with another series win. Nick Martinez has been dominant for Rays May 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez (28) pitches during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.…