Veteran Angels Outfielder Can Opt Out Of Contract This Weekend

Maren Angus-Coombs | Jun 2, 2024

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

As part of the 2022 collective bargaining agreement, Major League Baseball and the Players Association agreed to a few automatic opt-out dates for some veteran players on minor league contracts.

The first opt-out date was five days before the start of the season. For players who passed on that initial date, they have additional windows to explore the open market on May 1 and June 1 if they ’haven't secured a spot on the 40-man roster.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jake Marisnick has the opportunity to opt out of his contract on Sunday. The defensive-minded veteran has had a tough time staying healthy in 2024. He has spent the entire season with Triple-A Salt Lake and had four separate stints on the seven-day injured list.

This Bees team is filled with so much valuable experience, including outfielder Jake Marisnick who is one of the veterans who has had an incredible career so far and has made valuable relationships along the way. pic.twitter.com/YrDcfCqy0U

— Salt Lake Bees (@SaltLakeBees) May 25, 2024

His injury-plagued season has limited him to only 12 games going 5-32 with 14 strikeouts and one walk. However, his best chance at a promotion is if he stays with the Angels. Los Angeles is missing centerfielder Mike Trout for several more weeks and leaning on Mickey Moniak who brings a .172 batting average in Trout's place.

Marisnick has been a part of 13 organizations, including the Angels, and he’s been in the majors with nine teams. Last season he hit .225 with a .662 OPS in 42 games, split between the Chicago White Sox, the Detroit Tigers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers.