Veteran RHP Chacin granted release by Twins

Reuters

Published Jul 19, 2020 06:11PM ET

Seeing his options for a spot in the Minnesota Twins' rotation dwindling, veteran right-hander Jhoulys Chacin on Sunday was granted a release from his contract.

Chacin, 32, signed a minor league deal with the Twins in advance of the 2020 season, but with the start of the season delayed, Minnesota's starting staff has come into clearer focus.

The Twins are expected to have right-hander Kenta Maeda, left-hander Rich Hill, and right-handers Jose Berrios, Jake Odorizzi and Homer Bailey on their starting staff, leaving Chacin to search for other options. His release means he immediately becomes a free agent.