Every spring at MLBTR, we publish a list of players who are out of minor league options and 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. 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, and it’s a frequent factor in March trades.
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
- Jo Adell, OF
- Brock Burke, RP
- Mickey Moniak, OF
- José Quijada, RP
- José Suarez, RP
Astros
- Bryan Abreu, RP
- Shawn Dubin, RP
- Mauricio Dubón, IF/OF
- Cooper Hummel, C/OF
- Kaleb Ort, RP
- Isaac Paredes, IF
- Tayler Scott, RP
- Jon Singleton, 1B
- Taylor Trammell, OF
- Forrest Whitley, RP
Athletics
- Luis Medina, SP
Blue Jays
- Ryan Burr, RP
- Ernie Clement, IF
- Tyler Heineman, C
- Tommy Nance, RP
- Zach Pop, RP
Braves
- Nick Allen, IF
- Ian Anderson, SP
- Grant Holmes, SP/RP
- Angel Perdomo, RP
- Chadwick Tromp, C
- Eli White, OF
- Luke Williams, IF/OF
Brewers
- Vinny Capra, IF
- Eric Haase, C
- Nick Mears, RP
- Joel Payamps, RP
Cardinals
- Iván Herrera, C
- JoJo Romero, RP
Cubs
- Miguel Amaya, C
- Vidal Bruján, IF/OF
- Julian Merryweather, RP
- Tyson Miller, RP
- Justin Steele, SP
- Keegan Thompson, RP
Diamondbacks
- José Herrera, C
- René Pinto, C
- Pavin Smith, 1B/OF
Dodgers
- Anthony Banda, RP
- Evan Phillips, RP
Giants
- Jerar Encarnación, OF
- Sam Huff, C
- Heliot Ramos, OF
- David Villar, IF
Guardians
- Gabriel Arias, IF/OF
- Sam Hentges, RP
- Ben Lively, SP
- Triston McKenzie, SP
Mariners
- Eduard Bazardo, RP
- Luke Raley, 1B/OF
- Collin Snider, RP
- Gabe Speier, RP
- Trent Thornton, RP
- Carlos Vargas, RP
Marlins
- Jonah Bride, IF
- Edward Cabrera, SP
- Ronny Henriquez, RP
- Derek Hill, OF
- Otto López, IF/OF
- Seth Martinez, RP (currently in DFA limbo)
- Jesús Sánchez, OF
- Jesús Tinoco, RP
Mets
- José Azocar, OF
- José Buttó, RP
- Alexander Canario, OF
- Sean Reid-Foley, RP
- Jose Siri, OF
- Tyrone Taylor, OF
- Luis Torrens, C
- Mark Vientos, IF
- Danny Young, RP
Nationals
- Riley Adams, C
- Luis García Jr., 2B
- Keibert Ruiz, C
Orioles
- Bryan Baker, RP
- Roansy Contreras, SP/RP
- Cionel Pérez, RP
- Albert Suárez, SP/RP
- Ramón Urías, IF
Padres
- Eguy Rosario, IF/OF
- Brett Sullivan, C
Phillies
- Kody Clemens, IF/OF
- Buddy Kennedy, IF/OF
- Rafael Marchán, C
- Tyler Phillips, SP
- José Ruiz, RP
- Cristopher Sánchez, SP
- Edmundo Sosa, IF
Pirates
- Joey Bart, C
- Oneil Cruz, OF
- Bailey Falter, SP
- Joshua Palacios, OF
- Dennis Santana, RP
- Peter Strzelecki, RP
- Joey Wentz, RP
Rangers
- Josh Sborz, RP
- Leody Taveras, OF
- Jacob Webb, RP
Rays
- Garrett Cleavinger, RP
- Alex Faedo, RP
- Christopher Morel, IF/OF
- Manuel Rodríguez, RP
- Ben Rortvedt, C
- Edwin Uceta, RP
Red Sox
- None
Reds
- Stuart Fairchild, OF
- Tony Santillan, RP
Rockies
- Thairo Estrada, IF
- Jimmy Herget, RP
- Sam Hilliard, OF
- Nolan Jones, OF
- Justin Lawrence, RP
Royals
- Carlos Hernández, RP
- Sam Long, RP
- Nick Pratto, 1B/OF
- Nelson Velázquez, OF
Tigers
- Zach McKinstry, IF/OF
Twins
- Brock Stewart, RP
- Michael Tonkin, RP
White Sox
- Jacob Amaya, IF
- Lenyn Sosa, IF
- Mike Tauchman, OF
- Matt Thaiss, C
- Miguel Vargas, IF
- Bryse Wilson, SP/RP
Yankees
- Yoendrys Gómez, SP/RP
- Mark Leiter Jr., RP
- Oswald Peraza, IF
