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FINAL STUDY GUIDE FULL PACKAGE 60
Q’S 2026 TESTED ANSWERS GRADED A+
, Major League Baseball (MLB) Rules & Player Contracts Exam Revision Study Guide (Part 1)
1. What is the daily Major League roster limit from Opening Day until August 31st?
Correct Answer: 26 players
Rationale: MLB clubs may carry a maximum of 26 active players on the major league roster
during the regular season through August 31.
2. When a player is optioned from a Major League club to one of its Minor League affiliates,
how many days must pass before he can be recalled?
Correct Answer: 10 days
Rationale: The 10-day rule prevents clubs from repeatedly shuffling players between the
majors and minors, except in limited circumstances such as replacing an injured player.
3. Once a player has been placed on a club's 40-man roster, how many option years does the
club have?
Correct Answer: 3 option years
Rationale: A club generally has three option years during which it may move the player
between the Major and Minor Leagues without exposing him to waivers.
4. When a player is designated for assignment (DFA), how many days does a club have to
trade, assign, or release him?
Correct Answer: 7 days
Rationale: During the DFA period, the club must determine the player's status by trading,
releasing, or outright assigning him.
5. A player is considered to have used an option year when he spends at least how many days
in the Minor Leagues?
Correct Answer: 20 days
FINAL STUDY GUIDE FULL PACKAGE 60
Q’S 2026 TESTED ANSWERS GRADED A+
, Major League Baseball (MLB) Rules & Player Contracts Exam Revision Study Guide (Part 1)
1. What is the daily Major League roster limit from Opening Day until August 31st?
Correct Answer: 26 players
Rationale: MLB clubs may carry a maximum of 26 active players on the major league roster
during the regular season through August 31.
2. When a player is optioned from a Major League club to one of its Minor League affiliates,
how many days must pass before he can be recalled?
Correct Answer: 10 days
Rationale: The 10-day rule prevents clubs from repeatedly shuffling players between the
majors and minors, except in limited circumstances such as replacing an injured player.
3. Once a player has been placed on a club's 40-man roster, how many option years does the
club have?
Correct Answer: 3 option years
Rationale: A club generally has three option years during which it may move the player
between the Major and Minor Leagues without exposing him to waivers.
4. When a player is designated for assignment (DFA), how many days does a club have to
trade, assign, or release him?
Correct Answer: 7 days
Rationale: During the DFA period, the club must determine the player's status by trading,
releasing, or outright assigning him.
5. A player is considered to have used an option year when he spends at least how many days
in the Minor Leagues?
Correct Answer: 20 days
