Monday was a busy day for MLB transactions, with a number of teams making decisions on 2020 contract options and qualifying offers. Those moves could have an impact on the San Francisco Giants plans this offseason.
As a result of contract options being declined, several notable players joined the upcoming free-agent class, including Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames.
The 32-year-old had a $7.5 million club option declined in favor of a $1 million buyout:
The #Brewers have exercised the 2020 club option on C Manny Piña and declined the 2020 club option on 1B Eric Thames, who becomes a free agent.