What does it mean when a major league baseball team 'outrights' a player off its roster?

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What does it mean when a major league baseball team 'outrights' a player off its roster?

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2007-10-05 06:15:50 · 2 answers · asked by Crank 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball

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kicked of the team

2007-10-05 06:30:10 · answer #1 · answered by sewingbutterfly3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

An "outright" release means the player is not under any obligation to the team and can be reassigned, if he elects to do so, or can become a free agent and can sign with any other team that would have him.

2007-10-05 06:22:54 · answer #2 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋