Athletics relievers Andrew Chafin, Jake Diekman depart

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Published November 4, 2021 8:41 PM

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin declined his portion of a mutual option to stay with the Oakland Athletics, instead accepting a $500,000 buyout and becoming a free agent.The A’s had decided to exercise the $5.25 million contract for 2022.Also Thursday, Oakland declined its $4 million contract option for lefty Jake Diekman and he also becomes a free agent. Diekman will receive a $750,000 buyout.

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