The Athletics declined Springs' $15 million club option for 2027 on Friday.
He'll receive a modest $750,000 buyout instead. Springs battled through a woeful 2026 campaign, finishing with a 6.18 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 112:57 K:BB over 142.2 innings covering 29 starts. The 34-year-old southpaw served up 23 home runs and had a 6.90 ERA at Sutter Health Park, so Springs will likely be seeking to land with a team that has a more pitcher-friendly home confines.