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Royals decline Hammel's mutual option

Jason Hammel strikes out 10 Rangers, one short of his career high, over 5 1/3 scoreless innings in Texas

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KANSAS CITY -- As expected, the Royals declined the mutual option of $12 million to renew right-hander Jason Hammel's contract, the club announced on Tuesday.

The Royals will exercise the $2 million buyout on Hammel's deal, thus making him a free agent.