Every spring at MLBTR, we publish a list of players who are out of minor league options and, thusly, cannot be sent to the minor leagues without first clearing outright waivers. Option status is particularly relevant as teams set their rosters prior to Opening Day, given that a lack of minor league options is often a key reason a certain player will make the roster over another who had a superior spring performance (or, as with yesterday’s Blue Jays/White Sox trade, can be a contributing factor in a trade).
The following is a list of all 40-man players throughout the league with fewer than five years of service time — players with more than five years of service can refuse an optional assignment — and no minor league options remaining. We’ve included players who have signed extensions or multi-year deals, even though they’re often less likely to be optioned.
Angels
- Jaime Barria, RHP
- Mike Mayers, RHP
- Jose Quijada, LHP
- Tyler Wade, INF
Athletics
- Domingo Acevedo, RHP
- Austin Allen, C
- Paul Blackburn, RHP
- Skye Bolt, OF
- Deolis Guerra, RHP
- Brent Honeywell Jr., RHP
- Tony Kemp, 2B
- Frankie Montas, RHP
Blue Jays
- Ryan Borucki, LHP
- Trevor Richards, RHP
- Raimel Tapia, OF
Braves
- Orlando Arcia, INF
- Tyler Matzek, LHP
- Sean Newcomb, LHP
Brewers
- Trevor Gott, RHP
- Adrian Houser, RHP
- Pedro Severino, C
- Tyrone Taylor, OF
- Rowdy Tellez, 1B
Cardinals
- Aaron Brooks, RHP
- Edmundo Sosa, INF
- Drew VerHagen, RHP
Cubs
- Michael Hermosillo, OF
- Alec Mills, RHP
- Rafael Ortega, OF
Diamondbacks
- Sergio Alcantara, INF
- Noe Ramirez, RHP
- Christian Walker, 1B
- J.B. Wendelken, RHP
Dodgers
- Evan Phillips, RHP
Giants
- Tyler Beede, RHP
- Mauricio Dubon, INF/OF
- Thairo Estrada, INF
- Jarlin Garcia, LHP
- Darin Ruf, 1B/OF
- LaMonte Wade Jr., 1B/OF
Guardians
- Logan Allen, LHP
- Bobby Bradley, 1B
- Yu Chang, INF
- Anthony Gose, LHP
- Luke Maile, C
- Oscar Mercado, OF
- Bradley Zimmer, OF
Mariners
- Chris Flexen, RHP
- Marco Gonzales, LHP
- Tom Murphy, C
- Casey Sadler, RHP
- Paul Sewald, RHP
- Luis Torrens, C
Marlins
- Steven Okert, LHP
- Jacob Stallings, C
Mets
- Tomas Nido, C
- Sean Reid-Foley, RHP
- Joely Rodriguez, LHP
Nationals
- Erick Fedde, RHP
- Patrick Murphy, RHP
- Tanner Rainey, RHP
- Austin Voth, RHP
Orioles
- Kelvin Gutierrez, 3B
- Jorge Lopez, RHP
- Jorge Mateo, INF/OF
- Cionel Perez, LHP
- Ramon Urias, INF
Padres
- Austin Adams, RHP
- Jorge Alfaro, C/OF
- Javy Guerra, RHP
- Pierce Johnson, RHP
- Nick Martinez, RHP
Phillies
- James Norwood, RHP
Pirates
- Anthony Alford, OF
- Greg Allen, OF
- Anthony Banda, LHP
- Dillon Peters, LHP
- Chris Stratton, RHP
- Duane Underwood Jr., RHP
- Josh VanMeter, 2B/OF
- Daniel Vogelbach, 1B
Rangers
- Albert Abreu, RHP
- Dennis Santana, RHP
Rays
- JT Chargois, RHP
- Ji-Man Choi, 1B
- Brett Phillips, OF
- Brooks Raley, LHP
- Harold Ramirez, OF
Red Sox
- Christian Arroyo, 2B
- Austin Davis, LHP
- Nick Pivetta, RHP
Reds
- Aristides Aquino, OF
- Luis Cessa, RHP
- Jeff Hoffman, RHP
- Lucas Sims, RHP
Rockies
- Yonathan Daza, OF
- Antonio Senzatela, RHP
- Robert Stephenson, RHP
Royals
- Amir Garrett, LHP
- Adalberto Mondesi, INF
- Joel Payamps, RHP
Tigers
- Jeimer Candelario, 3B
- Dustin Garneau, C
- Eric Haase, C
Twins
- Jharel Cotton, RHP
- Nick Gordon, INF/OF
- Gio Urshela, 3B/SS
White Sox
- Micker Adolfo, OF
- Reynaldo Lopez, RHP
- Reese McGuire, C
- Jose Ruiz, RHP
- Seby Zavala, C
Yankees
- Kyle Higashioka, C
- Clay Holmes, RHP
- Lucas Luetge, LHP
