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Players with 2022 options and opt-outs
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Cincinnati Reds: What new plan means for Nick Castellanos' future
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Cincinnati Reds offseason: Nick Castellanos doesn't use opt-out
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Nick Castellanos exercises opt-out clause in deal with Cincinnati
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Reds questions for 2022 season
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Players with 2022 options and opt-outs
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MLB power rankings: Better late than never? - The San Diego Union
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Last year's struggling free agent is this year's possible All-Star
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The Cleveland Indians insist the 2022 payroll will increase; if so