Twins decline 2013 option on pitcher Scott Baker

The Twins have declined their 2013 option on Scott Baker, though they remain interested in re-signing the free agent.

The Minnesota Twins have declined a $9.25-million option on pitcher Scott Baker, making him a free agent.

The team remains interested in re-signing Baker, who missed the 2012 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Baker has pitched for the Twins for seven seasons, going 63-48 with a 4.15 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 770 strikeouts in 958 innings.

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