Before we look at the specifics of the Los Angeles Angels’ roster, it is important to understand the mechanics of minor league options. For every player on the 40-man roster, they are given three minor league options. These options are exercised on a seasonal basis. When a player on the 40-man roster is sent down to the minors for at least 20 days, the team has exercised one of the player’s three options.
After exercising an option in a given season, the player can be sent down and called back up between the majors and minors as many times as the team desires.