With the granting of a fourth option, the Cardinals' flexibility with Zack Thompson increases, allowing them to manage his development without risking losing him to waivers.
Zack Thompson, who was drafted in 2019 and struggled in 2023 with a 4.48 earned run average, now has the opportunity to refine his skills longer in the minors.
Entering 2024, Thompson's limited MLB success leads some experts to speculate that without the fourth option, he could have been claimed off waivers.
The unique circumstances of Thompson's career—a delayed professional season due to the pandemic—played a pivotal role in his eligibility for a fourth minor league option.
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