Definitely, but $11 million for a closer for the Rays is a large chunk of their payroll — like 14% of it going by their 2025 opening day payroll. And I wouldn’t be surprised if they “manufacture” a cheap new closer next season out of thin air.
Ironically but related, they just claimed backup RF Jake Fraley from the Braves who is due an estimated $3.6 million via salary arbitration, which was one of the reasons they DFA’ed Misner and Seymour. Won’t pay $11 million for a pretty damn good closer but will pay $3.6 million for a backup corner outfielder. Can’t spend a dollar if you only have fifty cents, I guess. Sounds familiar.