The Milwaukee Brewers have declined outfielder Ryan Braun’s $15 million option for the 2021 season, making the career-long Brewers and former MVP a free agent for the first time.
Associated Press reporting what we knew would happen with $15 million mutual option for 2021 on Ryan Braun's contract, with #Brewers declining their end. There is a $4 million buyout.
— Tom (@Haudricourt) October 30, 2020
Braun was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers fifth overall in 2005. In just two short years, he made his debut with Milwaukee and won Rookie of the Year.