The following 40-man roster players have less than five years service time and are out of minor league options. That means they must clear waivers before being sent to the minors. I've included players on multiyear deals. This list was compiled through MLBTR's sources. For context on each team's situation, please check out my six-part series.
Angels
Ernesto Frieri, Kevin Jepsen, Andrew Romine
Astros
Chris Carter, Lucas Harrell, Raul Valdes
Athletics
Daric Barton, Josh Donaldson, Brandon Moss, Fernando Abad, Jesse Chavez, Chris Gimenez, Michael Taylor
Blue Jays
Brett Cecil, Jeremy Jeffress, Luis Perez, Esmil Rogers, Sergio Santos, Todd Redmond, Moises Sierra
Braves
Cory Gearrin, David Carpenter, Ramiro Pena, Jordan Schafer, Anthony Varvaro
Brewers
Cubs
George Kottaras, Wesley Wright, Justin Ruggiano, James McDonald, Pedro Strop, Welington Castillo, Jeff Samardzija, Luis Valbuena, Travis Wood, Donnie Murphy, Alberto Cabrera
Diamondbacks
Randall Delgado, Matt Tuiasosopo
Dodgers
Scott Elbert, Javy Guerra, Drew Butera
Giants
David Huff, Joaquin Arias, Gregor Blanco, Yusmeiro Petit, Jean Machi, Ehire Adrianza, Tony Abreu
Indians
Mariners
Marlins
Garrett Jones, Brian Bogusevic, Brad Hand, Jacob Turner
Mets
Eric Young Jr., Ruben Tejada, Carlos Torres
Nationals
Jose Lobaton, Jerry Blevins, Tyler Clippard, Ross Detwiler
Orioles
Edgmer Escalona, Chris Davis, Tommy Hunter, Troy Patton, Nolan Reimold, Chris Tillman, Zach Britton, Kelvin De La Cruz, David Lough, Brian Matusz, Steve Pearce, Francisco Peguero, Josh Stinson
Padres
Cameron Maybin, Eric Stults, Dale Thayer, Yonder Alonso, Rene Rivera, Alex Torres
Phillies
John Mayberry Jr., Kevin Frandsen, Brad Lincoln
Pirates
Chris Stewart, Jeanmar Gomez, Mark Melancon, Travis Snider, Jose Tabata, Bryan Morris, Andy Oliver, Stolmy Pimentel, Pedro Alvarez, Vin Mazzaro
Rangers
Engel Beltre, Pedro Figueroa, Adam Rosales, Michael Kirkman
Rays
Jake McGee, Cesar Ramos, Matt Joyce, Chris Archer, Josh Lueke, Brandon Guyer
Red Sox
Reds
Rockies
Jordan Pacheco, Tyler Chatwood
Royals
Brett Hayes, Jarrod Dyson, Justin Maxwell, Pedro Ciriaco, Francisley Bueno, Carlos Peguero, Danny Valencia
Tigers
Don Kelly, Evan Reed, Jose Iglesias
Twins
Trevor Plouffe, Anthony Swarzak, Scott Diamond, Sam Deduno, Vance Worley, Eduardo Escobar, Alex Presley, Chris Parmelee
White Sox
Conor Gillaspie, Ronald Belisario, Mitchell Boggs, Maikel Cleto, Donnie Veal, Alejandro De Aza, Dayan Viciedo
Yankees
Franklin is only 23 and has lots of minor league options left, I believe. The M’s don’t have to move him (I wouldn’t), so they are going to have to get pretty good value in a trade.
Evan Scribner A’s.
Is he an optional waiver situation in April?
Both Cervelli and Nova will make the 25 man active roster so them being out of options is not a factor for the Yankees.
Is a factor, because that is why he is the front runner for the backup catcher job. Otherwise Romine could make the roster. Nova it is a non-factor though, he will be in the rotation.
That may have been the case to start out with Cervelli, but he’s the front runner right now because of his play. Both on offense and defense.
Cervelli is playing exceptional baseball. The Yanks, ideally, would trade him solo or include him as part of a package for an infielder. Having 5 catchers on the 40 man roster is not exactly efficient. But as it stands now, there is no way they expose Cervelli to waivers.
Half of them will make Opening Day Rosters but still fun for like OTTP and so on.