to be named later
The phrase "to be named later" is often used in sports trades and contractual agreements to indicate that the specific details will be provided at a future date.
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Definition
C1Sports
(informal)An unnamed player involved in a trade whose identity will be revealed at a later date.
Example
- The team traded a veteran pitcher for a player to be named later.
B2Contracts
(formal)A placeholder term indicating that specific details or identities will be provided at a future time.
Example
- The contract included a clause for a consultant to be named later.