The Pittsburgh Pirates have declined starting pitcher Chris Archer’s $11 million club option for 2021. Archer will receive a $250,000 buyout for leaving the club. The 32-year-old missed the 2020 season after […]
Cubs exercise Anthony Rizzo’s $16.5M option
The Chicago Cubs have exercised first baseman Anthony Rizzo’s $16.5 million club option for 2021. Russo was in a slump nearly all of 2020 and he hit a poor .222/.342/.414 with 11 […]
Rays decline Charlie Morton’s $15 club option
The Tampa Bay Rays have declined starting pitcher Charlie Morton’s $15 million club option for 2021. General manager Erik Neander said they club would be willing to bring back Morton, but with […]
Yankees decline J.A. Happ’s $17M option
The New York Yankees declined starting pitcher J.A. Happ’s $17 million option for 2021. Happ had a decent 2020 season with a 3.47 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in nine starts, but to […]
Brewers buyout outfielder Ryan Braun
The Milwaukee Brewers declined Ryan Braun’s $15 million mutual option for 2021. Instead, they bought him out with a $4 million buyout. Braun hit .233/.281/.488 in 39 games last season while being […]
Yankees decline Brett Gardner’s $10M option
The New York Yankees have declined outfielder Brett Gardner’s $10 million option for 2021. He’ll receive a $2.5 million buyout instead. Gardner batted a low .223/.354/.392 in 2020 and he’s now 37-years-old. […]
Mariners decline Dee Strange-Gordon’s $14M option
The Seattle Mariners have declined infielder/outfielder Dee Strange-Gordon’s $14 million option for 2021. Gordon struggled mightily at the dish last season, hitting 200/.268/.213 with zero home runs, zero triples, one double, and […]
Nelson Cruz looking to score a 2-year contract
According to the Minneapolis-Star Tribune, Nelson Cruz is seeking a 2-year contract. Cruz is currently 40-years-old, but he hit well for the Twins last season. The designated hitter slashed .303/.397/.595 with 16 […]