Shane Bieber of the Guardians has a $16 million player option for 2026, but his recovery from Tommy John surgery will significantly impact his availability in 2025.

Shota Imanaga of the Cubs has a complex contract situation that makes it unlikely he will opt out, as it requires multiple conditions to be met.

Cody Bellinger, now with the Yankees, also holds a $25 million player option for 2026, which could be enticing given his potential for high performance in Yankee Stadium.

The upcoming MLB free agency landscape is shaped by several players who may opt out of their contracts after the 2025 season.

Edwin Díaz of the Mets can leverage a strong 2025 season to opt out of the final two years of his $38 million contract.

Tyler O'Neill of the Orioles can opt out of his $33 million contract, and if he maintains his health, he may pursue a larger deal following a rebound season.

Among these players, Pete Alonso of the Mets has the option to opt out of his $24 million final year, a decision influenced by a recent contract negotiation that favored guaranteed money upfront.

Ha-Seong Kim of the Rays faces a complicated decision regarding his $16 million contract opt-out due to his recovery from labrum surgery.

Overall, players have the option to opt out of their contracts, potentially foregoing guaranteed money in search of better deals in free agency.

Jack Flaherty of the Tigers has the option to opt out of a $10 million final year, but he will need to demonstrate his health to secure a more lucrative contract.

Seth Lugo of the Royals is in a similar position with a $15 million final year option; a strong performance in 2025 could lead him to opt out after a successful 2023 season.

Alex Bregman of the Red Sox holds the option to opt out of his contract worth $80 million over the last two years, and a standout year could pressure the team to extend him.