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Out Of Options 2016

Out Of Options 2016

By Tim Dierkes | March 16, 2016 at 7:46am CDT

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 when possible, but may be incomplete for some teams.  I’ll update the post as confirmed information comes in.

Angels

Daniel Nava, Johnny Giavotella, Todd Cunningham, Craig Gentry, Cory Rasmus, Deolis Guerra (Rule 5 also)

Astros

Mike Fiers

Athletics

Danny Valencia, Yonder Alonso, Felix Doubront, Stephen Vogt, Liam Hendriks

Blue Jays

Josh Thole, Josh Donaldson, Steve Delabar, Ezequiel Carrera, Junior Lake, Arnold Leon, A.J. Jimenez

Braves

Jose Ramirez

Brewers

Chris Carter, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Jeremy Jeffress, Tyler Thornburg, Jonathan Villar, Sean Nolin, Ariel Pena, Ramon Flores, Rymer Liriano

Cardinals

Tyler Lyons

Cubs

Pedro Strop, Hector Rondon, Neil Ramirez

Diamondbacks

Welington Castillo, Randall Delgado, Chris Herrmann

Dodgers

Louis Coleman, Chris Hatcher

Giants

George Kontos, Cory Gearrin, Ehire Adrianza, Hunter Strickland

Indians

Carlos Carrasco, Lonnie Chisenhall, Zach McAllister, Jeff Manship, Dan Otero, Danny Salazar, Trevor Bauer

Mariners

Justin De Fratus, Leonys Martin, Evan Scribner, Steve Clevenger, Jesus Montero, Rob Brantly, Mike Montgomery

Marlins

Adeiny Hechavarria, Bryan Morris, Brad Hand

Mets

Jenrry Mejia, Wilmer Flores

Nationals

Jose Lobaton, Tyler Moore, Clint Robinson

Orioles

Chris Tillman, Zach Britton, Vance Worley, Brad Brach, Jimmy Paredes, Dylan Bundy

Padres

Tyson Ross, Christian Bethancourt, Drew Pomeranz, Nick Vincent, Brett Wallace

Phillies

Jeanmar Gomez, Freddy Galvis, Cesar Hernandez, Brett Oberholtzer

Pirates

Juan Nicasio, Jeff Locke, Pedro Florimon, Arquimedes Caminero

Rangers

Justin Ruggiano, Chris Gimenez, Sam Freeman

Rays

Rene Rivera, Brandon Guyer, Erasmo Ramirez, Chris Archer, Brad Boxberger, Xavier Cedeno, Alex Colome, Enny Romero

Red Sox

Tommy Layne, Steven Wright

Reds

Ivan De Jesus, Yorman Rodriguez, Blake Wood

Rockies

Jake McGee, Tyler Chatwood, DJ LeMahieu, Chris Rusin, Justin Miller, Cristhian Adames

Royals

Jarrod Dyson

Tigers

Andrew Romine, Jose Iglesias, Bryan Holaday

Twins

Trevor Plouffe, Eduardo Nunez, Tommy Milone, Eduardo Escobar, Oswaldo Arcia, Danny Santana, Michael Tonkin

White Sox

Jacob Turner, Dan Jennings, Jerry Sands, Zach Phillips

Yankees

Dustin Ackley, Austin Romine

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