"The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement implemented a series of uniform opt-out dates for Article XX(B) free agents who sign a minor league deal in free agency at least 10 days before the start of the regular season. That designation mostly falls on players with six-plus years of MLB service time who finished the preceding season on a major league roster or injured list."
"The three uniform opt-out dates on those contracts land five days before Opening Day, on May 1 and on June 1. With the regular season set to kick off next Wednesday, the Article XX(b) free agents who are in camp on minor league contracts will have the opportunity to opt out this weekend."
"A player triggering one of these out clauses gives his club 48 hours to either add him to the 40-man roster or let him become a free agent. There are other ways to secure opt-outs in contracts, of course. Many players who don't qualify for XX(b) designation will still have opt-out opportunities negotiated into their minor league deals in free agency."
The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement created uniform opt-out dates for Article XX(B) free agents who sign minor league contracts in free agency at least 10 days before the regular season starts. These designations primarily apply to players with six or more years of MLB service time who finished the previous season on a major league roster or injured list. Players from foreign professional leagues may also qualify despite lacking six years of service if contract language permits. The three uniform opt-out dates occur five days before Opening Day, on May 1, and on June 1. When players exercise opt-out clauses, their clubs have 48 hours to add them to the 40-man roster or release them as free agents. Additional opt-out opportunities exist through individual contract negotiations for players not qualifying for XX(B) designation.
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