Because MLB contracts are fully guaranteed, it's often risky for a team to sign a player to a long-term deal.
Due to the 25-man roster crunch, teams can only give an underperforming player so many chances to live up to his contract before he starts to become a hindrance.
Below is a look at the notable players each team should kick to the curb this coming offseason.
For some, it's as easy as declining a team option. In other instances, it would mean finding a trade partner. And in many cases, it would be a matter of the front office swallowing its pride and a significant chunk of money with an outright release.