The Cincinnati Reds have a lot of players who can make an impact on this year’s team. That’s a good problem to have, but it comes with some challenges as well. One of those challenges is how to best manage a player’s minor league options. The Reds have been very strategic with this over the years, but a few players are now out of options.
Players on the 40-man roster are given three options. When a player is sent down to the minor leagues for more than 20 days, he loses an option. Upon being optioned to the minor leagues, a player must remain there for at least 10 days.