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“It’s part of the culture nowadays in the major leagues, as far as kind of having optionable players and kind of having guys in and out of clubhouses,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2025

Should he make it through the whole season, the Nationals would have an optionable pitcher with five more years of team control.

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2022

“He’s not going to overpower you with velocity, but he has a really effective fast ball quality and feel. He is an optionable young pitcher that gives us another flexible piece on our 40-man roster.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2019

He’s an optionable 29-year-old who has had a lot of success.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2014