Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Scott Kazmir signed an extension that could see him with the team through the 2012 season. (Michael Dwyer/Associated Press)

Another member of the Tampa Bay Rays has inked a long-term extension with the club.

On Wednesday, starting pitcher Scott Kazmir agreed to a three-year extension with the team through 2011 worth $28.5 million US. The extension also features a club option that could push the contract's value to as much as $39.5 million over four seasons.

The left-hander will make $3,785,000 this season before his extension will see him earn $6 million in 2009, $8 million in 2010 and $12 million in 2011. Tampa Bay's 2012 option is for $13.5 million with a $2.5 million buyout.

The deal also includes conditions such as the use of a luxury suite for five home games each year and an $800,000 bonus for the first time Kazmir's traded.

The pitcher will contribute $75,000 annually to the Rays Baseball Foundation in 2009 and 2010, $100,000 in 2011 and, if the option is exercised, an additional $100,000 in 2012.

Kazmir, Tampa Bay's career leader in wins, strikeouts, starts and innings pitched, would have been eligible for free agency after the 2010 season.

He has a record of 36-30 with an ERA of 3.63 in 100 major-league appearances but has been hampered by an elbow strain, which kept him on the 15-day disabled list to start the season.

Kazmir rejoined the rotation on May 4 and has posted a record of 1-1 in two starts since his return — allowing three earned runs on nine hits with 11 strikeouts in 10 innings of work. Last season, he posted a record of 13-9 with a 3.48 ERA and led the American League in strikeouts with 239.

Kazmir becomes the latest Tampa Bay player to sign an extension with the club. Starting pitcher James Shields, reliever Dan Wheeler, first baseman Carlos Pena and rookie third baseman Evan Longoria have all re-signed with the club this season.

With files from the Associated Press