Texas Rangers lefthanded pitcher Yohander Mendez has a fourth option, according to Jamey Newberg, and that is very good news for those holding out hope Mendez might turn into a viable starting pitching option for the Rangers at some point.
First, a quick review of the rules, which are laid out on MLB’s website here. Most MLB players have three minor league options. A minor league option is used when a player on the 40 man roster is sent to the minors on an optional assignment (that is, not a rehab assignment) and the player spends more than 20 days on the optional assignment.