The value of the mutual option wasn’t known, though mutual options are almost never exercised by both parties. It’s probably safe to assume that it wasn’t an exorbitant sum, yet despite Davies’ solid bottom-line numbers, his advanced metrics provide some reason why the D’Backs might be okay with moving onto other rotation candidates.
Hazen said he first asked his boys if they wanted to remain in Phoenix, where they have lived after moving from Boston in the fall of 2016. They said they did. He then asked what they wanted him to do professionally.
“What do you guys think?