CLEVELAND, Ohio – Chris Antonetti thanked Ryan Raburn for his service, but felt his $3 million club option for 2016 could be put to better use as the Indians plung into the offseason with the idea of improving their offense.
Antonetti, president of baseball operations, said it was a tough decision not to exercise Raburn's option.
"He ended up being a really meaningful contributor to our team and the success we've had over the last three years," said Antonetti. "He was a really good teammate; a guy who really made an impact in our time with us.