What Does 'Option' Mean in MLB The Show?
In MLB The Show, 'option' refers to sending a player from the Major League (MLB) roster down to the Minor Leagues without exposing them to waivers. It's like a demotion, but with a safety net!
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Optioning a player is basically sending them to the minors. It's roster management 101.
It means you're moving a player to the minors without other teams snatching them up. Handy for shuffling your roster!
It's a way to demote a player to the minors without risking losing them to another team.
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