The Tampa Bay Rays are "more willing than ever before" to trade Chris Archer, according to a report.

Multiple reports confirmed the stance, with Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reporting that talks are "intensifying."

Archer is controllable through 2021 on a team-friendly deal -- signed for just $7.7 million in 2019 with club options for 2020 and 2021 totaling only $20 million.