Rays' Jaime Schultz: Returns to Rays on NRI deal

Schultz agreed Wednesday with the Rays on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to MLB spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Schultz is a former prospect with the Rays who was released by the Mariners in September of 2021 and didn't throw a pitch in 2022 while dealing with an oblique issue. The right-hander has also spent time with the Dodgers and owns a 5.86 ERA in 35.1 innings across 26 career appearances.