Cole exercises opt out but Yankees can keep him by adding 2029 salary, Rizzo option declined Gerrit Cole exercised his opt out from his New York Yankees contract, giving the team two days to void the opt out by adding a $36 million salary for 2029. Original Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cole-exercises-opt-yankees-keep-175537183.html Previous article: L.A. Times book 'Fernando Valenzuela: Amor Eterno' chronicling Dodgers legend life on sale Prev Next article: Mets' Sean Manaea to opt out of contract, hit free agency: reports Next