10-and-5 Rights | Glossary | MLB.com (2024)

Definition

Players who have accrued 10 years of Major League service time and spent the past five consecutive years with the same team are awarded 10-and-5 rights. Under these circ*mstances, a player can veto any trade scenario that is proposed.

Example

In February 2017, Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips waived his 10-and-5 rights to approve a trade to the Braves.

10-and-5 Rights | Glossary | MLB.com (2024)
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