ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Relief pitcher Lance Carter on Wednesday agreed to a $550,000, one-year contract to remain with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

The right-hander was 1-2 with one save and a 4.89 ERA in 39 appearances last season. In parts of five major league seasons with Tampa Bay and Kansas City, he is 13-11 with 29 saves and a 3.94 ERA.

Carter was an All-Star in 2003, when he saved 26 games. His deal includes incentives of $25,000 each for appearing in 40, 50 and 60 games.