I don’t technically fully understand moves like “designated for assignment.” I get we sent Wells back to Triple A, but I don’t get why we had to make room for Soler on the 40 man roster. He’s not expected to come up to the big leagues in at least 2 years, couldn’t he have stayed off the 40 man roster and still be in the Cub’s system. If someone can clarify for me that would be great.
jwsox
More than likely it’s one of two things, 1 it’s written into his contract he has to be on the 40 man. Or 2 it’s to protect him from the rule 5 draft.
baseball52
You need to have a certain amount of service time without making the 40 man before you’re Rule 5 eligible. It’s in his contract.
leachim2
He signed a major league contract like draft picks used to. I think it means that they have to be in the majors with the signing team. Not sure
jwsox
I understand it’s a 9 yr deal, but I wonder the exact details. Like opt outs for arb, opt outs for free agency. Mandatory 25 man promotion dates stuff like that.
jb226 2
Don’t know about the rest but it was already reported he can opt out once he’s arbitration eligible.
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baseball52
Woo
cubsfanbudman
I don’t technically fully understand moves like “designated for assignment.” I get we sent Wells back to Triple A, but I don’t get why we had to make room for Soler on the 40 man roster. He’s not expected to come up to the big leagues in at least 2 years, couldn’t he have stayed off the 40 man roster and still be in the Cub’s system. If someone can clarify for me that would be great.
jwsox
More than likely it’s one of two things, 1 it’s written into his contract he has to be on the 40 man. Or 2 it’s to protect him from the rule 5 draft.
baseball52
You need to have a certain amount of service time without making the 40 man before you’re Rule 5 eligible. It’s in his contract.
leachim2
He signed a major league contract like draft picks used to. I think it means that they have to be in the majors with the signing team. Not sure
jwsox
I understand it’s a 9 yr deal, but I wonder the exact details. Like opt outs for arb, opt outs for free agency. Mandatory 25 man promotion dates stuff like that.
jb226 2
Don’t know about the rest but it was already reported he can opt out once he’s arbitration eligible.