Chad Bettis: Elects free agency

Bettis (hip) cleared outright waivers and elected free agency Wednesday.

Bettis underwent surgery on both hips at the end of August, but he's expected to have a normal offseason and be at full strength once spring training begins. The right-hander was outrighted by the Rockies after posting a 6.08 ERA with a 1.55 WHIP over 63.2 innings pitched in the majors last season.