With pitchers and catchers set to report in just a couple of days, competitions will soon begin for roster spots to start the season. One major factor that comes into play during these competitions is option status. While they aren’t the most important factor in these competitions, they can be the deciding factor between two players who are in a close competition in camp. Harrison covered most of this in his Opening Day roster projection a few weeks ago, but we’re going to take a deeper look into it here.
Here’s a quick reminder on how options work.