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I think it probably means that they are happy with some of his starts, and would rather not lose him when he goes through waivers again.

Yeah, he might have looked too good today.

It's not just waivers. Richard must give permission to be optioned (or outrighted). And, unlike, say, Wada, he doesn't have a sizeable contract that is an impediment for him to walk away. If somebody else has a major league opening for him, could decline an option and walk away.

So, a bit tricky with him.