Of all the things the things that have gone right — there are more than a few — and wrong — there are a few more than have gone right — in 2019, it turns out that a clause in Bryan Shaw’s contract has been a point of conversation in Purple Row’s comments. Shaw has $9 million guaranteed for 2020. His 2021 status, however, is undetermined.
As it stands right now the Rockies have a $9 million team option for 2021. And given Shaw’s performance, it’s unlikely to be exercised. However, the option becomes guaranteed if he meets one of a few conditions.