Cole exercises opt out but Yankees can keep him by adding 2029 salary, Rizzo option declined

Gerrit Cole exercised his opt out from his New York Yankees contract, giving the team two days to void the opt out by adding a $36 million salary for 2029.

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Yankees decline 2025 option on Anthony Rizzo, Gerrit Cole opts out of deal

After a loss in the World Series, New York has kicked off what is likely to be a busy offseason.

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Gerrit Cole free agency: Yankees' ace reportedly opts out of contract, but New York can still keep him

The Yankees can add a year to Cole's option to void the opt out

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Rizzo's $17 million option declined by Yankees

Anthony Rizzo's $17 million option for 2025 was declined Saturday by the New York Yankees in favor of a $6 million buyout, making the first baseman a free agent.

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Yankees' Gerrit Cole opts out of contract; team expected to retain ace by adding to current deal

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole reportedly opted out of his nine-year, $324 million contract with four years still remaining, but New York is expected to keep the right-hander by adding one more year to ...

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Sources: Yankees ace Cole opts out of contract

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole opted out of his contract, leaving the team with the ability to ensure he remains in New York by adding an additional year at $36 million to the four years and $144 million ...

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Report: Montgomery exercises $22.5M option with Diamondbacks, Pederson opts out

Montgomery, 31, signed a one-year deal last March worth $25 million, but didn’t live up to the high price tag, finishing 8-7 with a 6.23 ERA over 117 innings.

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Montgomery exercises $22.5M option with D-backs, Pederson opts out, AP source says

A person familiar with the decisions tells The Associated Press

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Gerrit Cole Opts Out of His Contract, but the Yankees Could Prevent Free Agency

New York can void the ace’s opt-out by adding a 10th year and an additional $36 million to his current deal.

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Mets decline Phil Maton's option for 2025, making him a free agent

The Mets are declining the 2025 option on reliever Phil Maton, whom they acquired from the Rays last season.

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Report: Ray declines opt-out in Giants contract to remain with team

Left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray reportedly declined the opt-out in his Giants contract and will remain with San Francisco for at least two more seasons.

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Yankees decline RHP Lou Trivino's club option for 2025 season

The Yankees declined their 2025 club option for RHP Lou Trivino on Sunday, making the 33-year-old a free agent.

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MLB contract option decisions: Sean Manaea opts out of Mets deal, Jordan Montgomery remains with D-backs

Here is a roundup of the offseason's most notable option decisions

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Can Gerrit Cole send this World Series to L.A.? Here's why Yankees are confident he can

New York is handing the ball -- and its season -- to its ace. And the Yankees wouldn't want it any other way.

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Warriors exercise Podziemski's third-year contract option

The Warriors have exercised the third-year contract option on guard Brandin Podziemski, the team announced Wednesday.

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Mariners decline $12M option on veteran Polanco

The Seattle Mariners have declined their $12 million option on second baseman Jorge Polanco, allowing him to become a free agent.

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Source: Pederson declines option with D-backs

Diamondbacks designated hitter Joc Pederson has declined his mutual option for the 2025 season and will be a free agent, a source told ESPN.

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Yankees add Rizzo, Stroman to roster for ALCS

Anthony Rizzo, who suffered two fractured fingers on Sept. 28, was added to the Yankees' ALCS roster along with Marcus Stroman, while Ben Rice and Duke Ellis were dropped.

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Deshaun Watson contract: Can Browns get out of injured quarterback's record deal? Exploring the options

A look at the polarizing signal-caller's future

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Cole: Yankees' meltdown in 5th 'as bad as it gets'

A total defensive meltdown in the fifth inning Wednesday night cost the Yankees their season and their shot at a World Series title.

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$Rizzo at first base for Yankees in ALCS opener against Cleveland, 16 days after fracturing fingers$

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