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Red Sox get good news on former Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle
TL;DR
Tommy Kahnle has an opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox, allowing him to become a free agent if not promoted to the MLB by a certain date.
Key points
- Tommy Kahnle has an opt-out clause in his contract
- The clause allows him to become a free agent
- This occurs if he is not promoted to the MLB level
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It's the time of year when veterans who have opt-outs in their minor league contracts start to use them.
They agree to clauses that allow them to become a free agent by a certain date if they haven't been promoted to the MLB level.
Tommy Kahnle has one of those clauses in his contract with the Boston Red Sox.
But at least right now, Kahnle isn't using it.
This is what MassLive's Chris Cotillo reported on Monday:
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Kahnle, the 36-year old right-handed reliever, has a career 3.61 ERA in 456 games at the MLB level between the Rockies, White Sox, Yankees, Dodgers and Tigers.
Q&A
What is Tommy Kahnle's current status with the Boston Red Sox?
Tommy Kahnle has an opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.
What does the opt-out clause in Kahnle's contract mean?
The opt-out clause allows Kahnle to become a free agent if he is not promoted to the MLB level by a specified date.
When do players typically use opt-out clauses in their contracts?
Players usually exercise opt-out clauses in their minor league contracts around this time of year, depending on their promotion status.
