Michael Plassmeyer, in exchange for Mallex Smith and Jake Fraley. He hit his first home run as a Ray on April 22, 2019, a go-ahead two-run shot against the Kansas City Royals. On November 25, 2019, Zunino signed a one-year deal to remain with the Rays in 2020. Zunino finished the 2020 season batting .147 with 4 home runs over 28 games. The Rays finished the season with the best record in the American League. Through the American League playoffs, Zunino hit four home runs with eight RBIs. The Rays won every game in which Zunino recorded an RBI, including game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros. The Rays advanced to the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, where they lost in six games. The Rays declined their $4.5 million team option over his contract for the 2021 season on October 30, 2020, and he became a free agent. On December 16, 2020, Zunino re-signed with the Rays on a one-year contract with a club option for 2022, worth $3 million in guaranteed money. On July 4, Zunino was named to the 2021 All-Star Game as a reserve. He homered against New York Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker in the game, becoming the second Ray with an All-Star Game home run. In 2021 he had the highest slugging percentage against left-handers of all major league players, at 868. Zunino played in 2022 through June 9, when he experienced thoracic outlet syndrome in his left arm. He underwent surgery to correct it, ending his 2022 season. Cleveland Guardians On December 15, 2022, Zunino signed a one-year contract worth $6 million with the Cleveland Guardians. Personal life Zunino married his high school sweetheart, Alyssa Barry, in Florida on October 6, 2012. They have a son, born in 2019, and a daughter, born in 2020. See also 2012 College Baseball All-America Team References External links 1991 births Living people All-American college baseball players American League All-Stars American people of Italian descent Baseball players from Florida Everett AquaSox players Florida Gators baseball players Jackson Generals (Southern League) players Major League Baseball catchers Modesto Nuts players People from Cape Coral, Florida Peoria Javelinas players Seattle Mariners players Tacoma Rainiers players Tampa Bay Rays players Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox players