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So Bryant, who has never got hurt and has mashed at every level at every level, shouldn't be fast-tracked or promoted, but Soler, who really hasn't had extended success due to his health, should be promoted soon?

 

I don't understand the logic.

It's somewhat logical if you consider the collective bargaining agreement. And the fact that Soler is being paid right now as if he is a major leaguer.

 

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It's not "somewhat logical."  It's completely logical.

 

<p style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Jorge Soler is signed to a major league contract that expires after 2020.  Jorge Soler will be a free agent after the 2020 season no matter when he is called up to the majors.  If Jorge Soler is called up today he will be a free agent after 2020.  If Jorge Soler is called up September 1, 2020, he will be a free agent after 2020.

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<p style="color:rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">If Kris Bryant is called up at any point from now through late April/early May 2015, he will be a free agent after 2020.  If Kris Bryant is called up after late April/early May 2015, he will be a free agent after 2021.