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Milone among five outrighted by Twins

Milone, a six-year Major League veteran, is the most prominent to be outrighted and was due for a raise via arbitration. But the 29-year-old struggled in 2016, posting a 5.71 ERA in 19 appearances (12 starts). Milone, who dealt with biceps tendinitis during the season, has a career 4.14 ERA in 688 1/3 innings. It's his second outright, so he can choose free agency.

Schafer is also eligible to elect free agency and played in 26 games for Minnesota down the stretch after having his contract purchased from Triple-A Rochester. The 30-year-old hit .238/.342/.317 with three doubles, a triple and drove in a run while seeing action in all three outfield spots.