Cedric Mullins

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The story behind it

A mutual option is a contract clause that lets both the team and the player decide whether to keep the deal for an extra year. Such options are rarely exercised by both sides, so one side usually declines. Mullins was signed by Tampa Bay last December, and the Rays decision came the same week the club's postseason run ended in the World Series.

The background

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 31 — The Rays chose not to exercise the option on Mullins, the center fielder, on Friday afternoon. The team also declined a mutual option on starting pitcher Nick Martinez the same day. Both decisions were widely expected, since mutual options are seldom accepted by both sides.

Mullins earned $7 million this season after signing with the club last December. His option carried a $500,000 buyout. He appeared in 137 regular-season games and started 122 of them in center field. His offensive numbers were weaker, with a.205 batting average and a.628 OPS. He lost his starting job to Jonny DeLuca during the playoffs, where he made six appearances off the bench.

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Key facts

• The Rays declined Mullins' mutual option on Friday, making him a free agent.
• The option was worth $10 million for 2027, with a $500,000 buyout.
• Mullins earned $7 million with Tampa Bay this season.
• He hit .205 with a .628 OPS during the regular season.
• He started 122 games in center field and lost his playoff starting role to Jonny DeLuca.

What we don't know yet

It is not stated where Mullins will play next season.

Updated Oct 31, 7:16 AM EDT.