Aramis Ramirez has three days to decide whether he wants to play another season with the Milwaukee Brewers after the club exercised its side of a $14-million mutual option Friday afternoon.
Ramirez, who signed a three-year, $36-million deal with the Brewers prior to the 2012 campaign, earned his third career All-Star berth this season, hitting .285/.330/.427 (109 OPS+) with 15 home runs over 133 games.
Should Ramirez opt not to exercise his option with the Brewers, the 36-year-old would immediately become one of the most attractive third basemen available on the open market.