The World Series champion Royals have declined mutual options on right fielder Alex Rios and starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie.
Rios, 34, had a $12.5-million option with a $1.5-million buyout, and Guthrie, 36, had a $10-million option with a $3.2-million buyout.
Rios struggled much of the season and Guthrie was left off every postseason roster.
Brewers exercise option on Adam Lind
The Milwaukee Brewers exercised an $8-million option on first baseman Adam Lind.
Lind, 32, hit .277 with 20 home runs and 87 RBIs. He was acquired last off-season in a deal that sent pitcher Marco Estrada to the Toronto Blue Jays.