Guessing that Richard (and his agent) need a day or two to see what, if anything, is out there for him.
If another major league job out there, Cubs will have to decide whether to keep him on 25-man, keep or dump Soriano, or go with a three-man bench, as today. Or, something else.
Cubs have treated him fairly, I think, so likely he will accept option if only alternative is minors. That would be best outcome.