Are there any key players who are out of options going into Spring Training? That is always a big story in the spring.
-- Casey K. Dallas
Connor Sadzeck is out of options, and Yohander Mendez has one left. Those are two critical situations for the Rangers as it was initially believed Mendez was out of options. But a review of baseball's complicated optional assignment rules found Mendez was eligible for a fourth option and thus can be sent to the Minor Leagues this season without being placed in waiver jeopardy.