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Sweeney, Overbay deals include opt-out clause
Ryan Sweeney - OF - Boston Red Sox
Feb. 9, 2013 - 11:30 PM ET

Ryan Sweeney's minor league deal with the Red Sox has a March 28 opt-out clause.

In other words, Sweeney can become a free agent if he's not on the Opening Day roster. Lyle Overbay, who recently signed a minor league deal with the Red Sox, also has an opt-out date of March 26.