Early Offseason Option Decisions Shape MLB Rosters

Reported decisions include Michael King declining his Padres option to enter free agency, Bo Bichette picking up his option to return to the Mets, and Ryan Helsley exercising his $14 million option to remain with Baltimore. Atlanta also exercised options for Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies; some reports remain unconfirmed, and reinstatements do not establish player health.