As MLBTR prepares to evaluate next offseason's player options, the focus is on those who can opt-out and those with team or mutual options within their contracts. Typically, mutual options are bought out, as players often prefer to seek more lucrative deals in free agency. The article highlights players from Arizona and Colorado, with performers like Grichuk and Farmer showing mixed results. Grichuk, although signed for a short-side platoon role, has limited playing time but decent statistics. In contrast, Farmer stands out in a struggling Rockies lineup with impressive early-season performance.
If the team is willing to retain the player at the option price, the player will decline his end in search of a better free agent deal.
Grichuk hasn't gotten much playing time, starting six of Arizona's 19 games, but is off to a decent start, batting .240 with five doubles.
Farmer has been a rare bright spot in a terrible Colorado lineup, hitting .345 with nine doubles, the second-most in MLB.
Kinley signed a three-year extension last offseason but has struggled since returning from his July 2022 elbow surgery.
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