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2026-27 Club Option Preview: October Edition

The regular season is now done, which means it’s almost time for decisions to be made on contract options. MLBTR looked at the player options last month. Now let’s turn to the club options. For the sake of streamlining this…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:54 PM
2026-27 Club Option Preview: October Edition
Key Things to Know
  • MLB Trade Rumors previewed upcoming MLB club contract option decisions across the league for the 2026-27 offseason.
  • Atlanta is expected to easily pick up Ronald Acuña Jr.'s option while facing a tougher call on Ozzie Albies.
  • The Boston Red Sox are considered certain to exercise reliever Garrett Whitlock's contract option.
The Story in 60 Seconds

MLB Trade Rumors examines potential Major League Baseball club option decisions for the upcoming offseason following the conclusion of the regular season. The analysis outlines impending choices for several franchises, including Atlanta facing straightforward picks on Ronald Acuña Jr. and a more borderline call on Ozzie Albies, while the Boston Red Sox are viewed as certain to exercise Garrett Whitlock's option.

MLB Trade Rumors anticipates numerous players will be bought out or let go into free agency due to injuries or high salaries, including Oakland's Jeff McNeil and Jeffrey Springs, and Baltimore's Ryan Mountcastle and Luis Robert Jr. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins are expected to retain Sandy Alcantara following a resilient 214-inning campaign.

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