Player Option

Clay Holmes Declines Player Option

Right-hander Clay Holmes declined his $12MM player option with the Cubs, per an announcement from the MLBPA. He is now a free agent.

Padres’ Wandy Peralta Exercises Player Option

Padres left-hander Wandy Peralta has exercised his $4.45MM player option, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He will return as a member of San Diego’s bullpen for 2027.

Emilio Pagan declines $10M player option for 2027 with Reds

Reliever Emilio Pagán has declined his $10MM player option with the Reds for 2027, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR reports.

Luis Severino To Exercise Player Option, Remain With A’s

Athletics right-hander Luis Severino will exercise his $22MM player option and forgo a return to the open market, as first reported by Mike Rodriguez of Rompiendo Sports.

Bichette exercises $42 million player option to keep Mets contract rather than become free agent

Bo Bichette is keeping his contract with the Mets after a subpar first season in New York, exercising a player option for a $42 million salary in 2027, the team said Friday.Bichette agreed in January to a $126 million…

Why Padres must find way to re-sign Michael King after declining player option

The San Diego Padres cannot afford to let Michael King walk in free agency. After declining his player option , the right-hander is preparing to test his value on the open market following another strong season.

Source -- Bo Bichette to exercise $42M option to stay with Mets

Bo Bichette will remain with the Mets for the 2027 season. Will Sammon of The Athletic reports that the two-time All-Star is bypassing his first opportunity to opt out of his three-year deal.

Bo Bichette to exercise $42 million player option to stay with Mets: Sources

Bichette started slow in his first season with the Mets in 2026 but ultimately produced closer to his career numbers.

Tatsuya Imai to exercise player option, return to Astros in 2027: Sources

Imai struggled in his first major-league season in 2026 and was eventually demoted from Houston’s starting rotation.

Two Cubs Starters Decline Player Option as Future Rotation Becomes Wide Open

Reports: Ryan Helsley intends to pick up $14M option with Orioles

Orioles right-hander Ryan Helsley will exercise his $14MM player option and forgo a return to the open market, reports Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.

Report: Holmes, Boyd turn down player options with Cubs

Michael King Declines Player Option

Right-hander Michael King has declined his 2027 player option, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He is now a free agent.

Reds Must Decide on Suarez and Pierce Johnson as Pagan Weighs Player Option