Atlanta Braves Rasmus was drafted by the
Atlanta Braves in the first round of the
2006 Major League Baseball draft out of
Russell County High School. The Braves added him to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season. Rasmus played for the Triple-A
Gwinnett Braves until he was called up to the Braves on May 18, 2013. He made his major league debut on May 22, working innings and striking out three while giving up home runs to
Aaron Hicks and
Oswaldo Arcia. On May 27, Rasmus pitched to his older brother
Colby Rasmus for the first time in an MLB game. Colby hit a double. This was the first time that a player pitched to his brother in an MLB game since June 13, 2010. Rasmus was optioned back to Gwinnett on May 29 when
Jordan Walden was activated from the disabled list.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels On July 29, 2013, Rasmus was traded to the
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for
Scott Downs. He was then optioned to the Triple-A
Salt Lake Bees. He was called up on August 23. Rasmus started the 2014 season at Triple-A Salt Lake. He was recalled by the Angels on May 5. After being called up, Rasmus shifted between the bullpen and the rotation, spot starting in 6 games for the Angels. As a starter, he averaged less than 5 innings in each start. He finished the season with a 2.57 ERA in 30 games, 6 starts for the Angels. Between the 2015 and 2016 season, Rasmus hasn't shown the same level of success from his 2014 season. On July 6, 2016, it was announced by the team that Rasmus would need core muscle surgery, effectively ending his season. Rasmus was designated for assignment on November 7. After clearing waivers, he was assigned to Triple-A. Rasmus rejected his minor league assignment and became a free agent on November 16.
Tampa Bay Rays On February 1, 2017, Rasmus signed a minor league contract with the
Tampa Bay Rays. He was released on April 7, 2017. ==Personal==