Athletics relievers Andrew Chafin, Jake Diekman depart

Published November 5, 2021 7:36 AM

Players receive buyout

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin declined his portion of a mutual option to stay with the Oakland Athletics, instead accepting a $500,000 buyout and becoming a free agent.

The A’s had decided to exercise the $5.25 million contract for 2022.

Also Thursday, Oakland declined its $4 million contract option for lefty Jake Diekman and he also becomes a free agent.

Diekman will receive a $750,000 buyout.

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