CHICAGO, IL (WTVB) – The Chicago Cubs declined Jason Hammel’s $12 million option for next season, opening a spot in their rotation and making the right-hander one of the top starters on the free-agent market.
The World Series champions announced the move Sunday. Hammel gets a $2 million buyout. The 34-year-old Hammel went 15-10 with a 3.83 ERA in 30 starts this year.
