Dodgers decline 2013 options on Juan Rivera, Todd Coffey, Matt Treanor
The Dodgers declined options for 2013 on Juan Rivera, Todd Coffey and Matt Treanor.
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Monday that they have declined 2013 contract options on outfielder Juan Rivera, right-handed relief pitcher Todd Coffey and catcher Matt Treanor.
Rivera, who earned $4 million in 2012, hit .244/.286/.375 with nine home runs in 339 plate appearances this season. The 34-year-old's $4-million club option for 2013 was bought out for $500,000.
Coffey, who made $1 million in 2012, had his $2.5-million club option for 2013 bought out for $300,000. The 32-year-old was 1-0 with a 4.66 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 18 strikeouts in 19 1/3 innings this season.
Treanor, who earned $850,000 in 2012, hit .175/.281/.282 with two home runs in 122 plate appearances this season. The Dodgers chose to pay the veteran catcher a $150,000 buyout while declining his $950,000 club option.
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