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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