Video: Is There Any Hope For Chris Sale?
With the news of Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale needing Tommy John surgery, MLBTR’s Jeff Todd seeks out comparable aces who were able to return to prominence after the procedure. Click here for today’s video.
The Yankees And Jacoby Ellsbury: What Went Wrong?
In December 2013, the Yankees granted a seven-year, $153 million contract to Jacoby Ellsbury. What went wrong? MLBTR’s Jeff Todd unravels the saga, which remains unresolved six years in. Click here for today’s video.
Video: The Best Extension Candidates For Each NL East Team
Who is the best extension candidate for the Mets, Nationals, Braves, Marlins, and Phillies? Jeff Todd suggests the Polar Bear, Childish Bambino, and a few players you might not expect in today’s video.
Jump to a team:
- Braves – 1:23
- Marlins – 3:17
- Mets – 4:57
- Nationals – 7:07
- Phillies – 9:36
Video: How Did These Become Two Of The Worst Free Agent Contracts?
Within a span of 37 days back in the 2015-16 offseason, the Cubs granted $184 million to Jason Heyward and the Orioles committed $161 million to Chris Davis. Four seasons in, these have become two of the worst free agent contracts in recent memory. MLBTR’s Jeff Todd breaks down how the players were perceived at the time and what’s gone wrong, in today’s video.
Video: The Cubs’ Quiet Offseason
Jeff Todd tackles the Cubs’ quiet offseason and 2020 outlook in today’s video.
Video: MLB Delays Start Of 2020 Season
In the midst of a coronavirus pandemic, MLB has taken the drastic measure of suspending Spring Training games and delaying the start of the 2020 season by at least two weeks. MLBTR’s Jeff Todd discusses the implications in today’s video.
Video: MLB & Coronavirus
How and when should MLB address the coronavirus pandemic? MLBTR’s Jeff Todd weighs in.
MLB Options Explained
What does it mean when an MLB player is “out of options?” What other factors create spring training roster pressure? MLBTR’s Jeff Todd breaks it down in today’s video. To view our full list of out of options players on 40-man rosters, click here.
MLBTR Video: Francisco Lindor Halts Contract Talks With Indians
Francisco Lindor is done talking about an extension possibility with the Indians this spring. MLBTR’s Jeff Todd breaks down what the future might hold for the star shortstop in today’s video:
Out Of Options 2020
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 helpful sources.
Angels
- Brian Goodwin, LF
- Cam Bedrosian, P
- Max Stassi, C
- Dylan Bundy, P
- Mike Mayers, P
- Hansel Robles, P
- Noe Ramirez, P
Astros
- Austin Pruitt, P
- Dustin Garneau, C
- Aledmys Diaz, 2B
Athletics
- Tony Kemp, CF
- Frankie Montas, P
- Chris Bassitt, P
- J.B. Wendelken, P
- Franklin Barreto, 2B
- Jorge Mateo, SS
Blue Jays
- Rafael Dolis, P
- Wilmer Font, P
- Derek Fisher, RF
- Anthony Alford, CF
Braves
- Adam Duvall, LF
- Luke Jackson, P
- Grant Dayton, P
- Mike Foltynewicz, P
Brewers
- Ray Black, P
- Josh Lindblom, P
- Manny Pina, C
- Corey Knebel, P
- Adrian Houser, P
Cardinals
- Miles Mikolas, P
- Tyler Webb, P
- Rangel Ravelo, 1B
- John Gant, P
Cubs
- Duane Underwood Jr., P
- Alec Mills, P
- Casey Sadler, P
Diamondbacks
- Stefan Crichton, P
- Ildemaro Vargas, 2B
- Christian Walker, 1B
- Junior Guerra, P
- Silvino Bracho, P
Dodgers
Giants
- Jarlin Garcia, P
- Trevor Gott, P
Indians
- Adam Plutko, P
- Hunter Wood, P
- Domingo Santana, LF
- Christian Arroyo, 3B
Mariners
- Tom Murphy, C
- Matt Magill, P
- Marco Gonzales, P
- Carl Edwards Jr., P
- Daniel Vogelbach, 1B
- Sam Tuivailala, P
- Dan Altavilla, P
Marlins
- Magneuris Sierra, CF
- Yimi Garcia, P
- Jesus Aguilar, 1B
- Jose Urena, P
- Adam Conley, P
- Jorge Alfaro, C
Mets
- Jacob Rhame, P
- Walker Lockett, P
- Tomas Nido, C
Nationals
- Joe Ross, P
- Eric Thames, 1B
- Austin Voth, P
- Roenis Elias, P
- Wilmer Difo, 2B
- Michael A. Taylor, CF
- Hunter Strickland, P
Orioles
- Pedro Severino, C
- Asher Wojciechowski, P
- Shawn Armstrong, P
- Miguel Castro, P
- Hanser Alberto, 2B
- Renato Nunez, 3B
Padres
- Pierce Johnson, P
- Javy Guerra, P
- Breyvic Valera, 2B
- Greg Garcia, 2B
- Tommy Pham, LF
Phillies
- Adam Morgan, P
- Roman Quinn, CF
- Hector Neris, P
Pirates
- Erik Gonzalez, SS
- JT Riddle, SS
- Clay Holmes, P
- Chris Stratton, P
- Dovydas Neverauskas, P
- Michael Feliz, P
- Jacob Stallings, C
Red Sox
- Kevin Plawecki, C
- Austin Brice, P
- Tzu-Wei Lin, 2B
- Heath Hembree, P
Rangers
- Rafael Montero, P
- Joely Rodriguez, P
- Nick Goody, P
- Danny Santana, OF
Rays
- Chaz Roe, P
- Ji-Man Choi, 1B
- Oliver Drake, P
Reds
- Lucas Sims, P
- Scott Schebler, RF
- Cody Reed, P
- Amir Garrett, P
- Curt Casali, C
- Robert Stephenson, P
- Phil Ervin, RF
Rockies
- Raimel Tapia, LF
- Carlos Estevez, P
- Jairo Diaz, P
- Yency Almonte, P
- Jeff Hoffman, P
- Scott Oberg, P
- Antonio Senzatela, P
Royals
- Jorge Lopez, P
- Brett Phillips, RF
- Bubba Starling, CF
- Mike Montgomery, P
- Jesse Hahn, P
- Jorge Soler, RF
- Randy Rosario, P
- Adalberto Mondesi, SS
Tigers
- Matthew Boyd, P
- Jeimer Candelario, 3B
- Dawel Lugo, 3B
- Buck Farmer, P
Twins
- Max Kepler, RF
- Tyler Duffey, P
- Jorge Polanco, SS
- Matt Wisler, P
White Sox
- Evan Marshall, P
- Carson Fulmer, P
Yankees
- Mike Tauchman, CF
- Tommy Kahnle, P
- Gio Urshela, 3B
- Luis Cessa, P
- Kyle Higashioka, C
- Gary Sanchez, C