Amir Garrett: Becomes free agent

Garrett was released by the Royals on Saturday.

No team wanted to claim Garrett and his $2.65 million salary off waivers, but he'll now be free to seek out a minor-league or minimum-salary contract. His 3.33 ERA in 24.1 innings this season looks strong, but his 5.58 FIP and 5.05 SIERA tell a different story. His control has never been a strong point, but his walk rate rose to an untenable 17.9 percent this season.