MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins informed right-hander Ervin Santana and first baseman Logan Morrison that their options will not be exercised for the 2019 season, the club announced on Tuesday. Both veterans struggled with injuries in '18 and will receive $1 million buyouts.
• Free agent qualifying information
Santana, who was signed to a four-year, $55 million deal before the 2015 season, had a $14 million club option for 2019. Morrison inked a one-year, $6.5 million deal before last season that carried an $8 million club option.
Santana, 35, made just five starts with the Twins last season, posting an 8.