I am not making any point about whether he opts in or out of his contract. Simply that he is not performing to the expectations of his #2 contract in MLB (of position players). He has been good, very good, but not stellar. Disappointing, even. Imo, I doubt this season has done anything, so far and it's late, to enhance his bargaining position should he opt out. I agree that his decision "doesn't seem all that interesting".