On September 12th our good friend Jake Smail of Cannonball Corner mentioned that Nick Kingham could be eligible for a fourth option year in 2018. This was due to Nick Kingham failing to accrue a full season’s worth of time in 2011, 2015, and 2016 as a result of injuries.
On Tuesday, Pirates Prospects confirmed that Nick Kingham will be granted a fourth option year in 2018. So, what does this mean for Kingham and the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Had Nick Kingham not been granted a fourth option year then the Pirates would have faced two option.