Royals turn down options on Rios, Guthrie
The World Series champion Royals have declined mutual options on right fielder Alex Rios and starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie.
Rios, 34, had a $12.5-million option with a $1.5-million buyout, and Guthrie, 36, had a $10-million option with a $3.2-million buyout.
Guthrie was left off every postseason roster.