Twins decline options on DH/1B Morrison, RHP Santana

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have declined 2019 options on contracts with starting pitcher Ervin Santana and designated hitter/first baseman Logan Morrison.
Santana’s contract is for $14 million and Morrison’s for $8 million. In announcing the expected decision Tuesday, the team will pay each player a $1 million buyout to make him a free agent.
Morrison batted .186 with 15 home runs in 95 games in his only season with Minnesota before needing surgery on his left hip.