Isn’t it only available if he finishes 55 games this season? I believe he’s around like 35 right now.
If true, wouldn’t this mean we’ll have to give him more 9th inning opportunities?
About the option, this was written July 16th:
His contract includes a $16-million vesting option for 2022 based on a games finished clause in 2021, but he’s unlikely to reach that threshold. Kimbrel has finished 29 games, and the option vests if he finishes 55 games in 2021.
I don’t know how vesting options work in this case is it:
- If he finishes 55 games the option is triggered
- If he doesn’t finish 55 games, the Sox can still trigger the option
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