Fansided · Nov 3, 2016
Phillies Officially Decline Howard, Morton Options
Baseball’s offseason has officially begun, and the Phillies have wasted no time making their first pair of major moves towards the future
Phillies general manager Matt Klentak officially declined the contract options of Ryan Howard and Charlie Morton. With that, the Ryan Howard era in Philadelphia is officially, officially over.
Howard had a $23 million team-option for next year, but will instead receive a $10 million buyout.
Morton was owed $9.5 million next season, but will receive a $1 million buyout from the Phillies.
#Phillies have declined the 2017 club options on Ryan Howard and Charlie Morton.
— Phillies (@Phillies) November 3, 2016