The Milwaukee Brewers look like they will be losing a couple of key mid-season acquisitions.
The team announced on Tuesday that Mike Moustakas and Joakim Soria have declined their options and will become free agents.
3B Mike Moustakas and RHP Joakim Soria have elected free agency. Both had mutual options. The 40-man roster now stands at 36. pic.twitter.com/jWE9vj2MlE
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) October 30, 2018
Moustakas’ option was for $15 million, while Soria’s was for $10 million. Both players undoubtedly will be seeking longer-term contracts.
Moustakas settled for a one-year deal with Kansas City last year after free agency did not work out the way he hoped. The 30-year-old batted .251 with 33 doubles and 28 homers over the season, which he spent with KC and Milwaukee.
Soria, 34, had a 3.12 ERA over 60.2 innings. He split his time with the White Sox and Brewers.
