As the 2026 season unfolds, keeping track of minor league options is a crucial part of managing the Dodgers' roster depth. Every time a player is optioned to the minors, it impacts the team's flexibility—and there's a strict limit in place. MLB Rule 7(d) allows a maximum of five options per player during a single season. Once that fifth option is used, that player can't be sent down again without first clearing waivers.

It's important to note that only options after Opening Day count toward this limit. Spring training assignments don't apply, giving the team some breathing room to evaluate talent in camp. For example, in 2025, reliever Will Klein was optioned five times during the regular season—first with the Seattle Mariners and later with the Dodgers—showing just how quickly those options can add up.

We'll be tracking every Dodgers option transaction throughout 2026, so you can stay up-to-date on who's moving between the majors and the minors. For a complete picture, you can also check our 40-man roster tracker, but here we'll focus specifically on each option move and how it fits into the season's limits. (Pro tip: if you're viewing this on a mobile device, switch to landscape mode for the best table experience.)