Outfielder Randal Grichuk has declined his mutual option and become a free agent. Grichuk had a $5 million mutual option that had to be exercised by both him and the club, and the deal includes a $3 million buyout that Grichuk will now receive.

Grichuk was acquired at the July trade deadline from the Diamondbacks in exchange for pitcher Andrew Hoffmann. The 34-year-old veteran is a right-handed bat known for mashing lefties. He appeared in 43 games for Kansas City and hit .206/.267/.299 with two home runs. Overall, he hit .228/.273/.401 in 113 games between the Diamonbacks and Royals.

The Royals already declined the club option on Michael Lorenzen, and have to decide on whether to exercise the $13.5 million club option on Salvador Perez this week. J.J. Picollo has already said Perez will

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