After helping the Atlanta Braves win their first World Series title in 26 years, outfielder Adam Duvall declined his side of a 2022 mutual contract option with the club, the Miami Herald reported.
The decision does not yet signal Duvall's departure, since he is not eligible for free agency and is now arbitration eligible. The move did activate a $3 million contract buyout on what would have been a $7 million salary in 2022.
Multiple projections have Duvall potentially coming back to the Braves next season for at least $9 million on a one-year deal, with the opportunity to work out a long-term contract.