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Red Sox decline option on Breslow

Published Oct. 31, 2014 3:53 p.m. ET

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BOSTON (AP) The Red Sox have declined to exercise their $4 million option on left-handed reliever Craig Breslow.

Breslow was a key part of the Boston's bullpen in 2013, when the Red Sox won the World Series. But he struggled in the Series and again this year, when he had a 2-4 record and 5.96 ERA.

General manager Ben Cherington indicated Thursday he was open to bringing back the 34-year-old Yale graduate. But by declining the option, which triggered a $100,000 buyout, the Red Sox allowed Breslow to become eligible for free agency.

Also Friday, the Red Sox reinstated outfielder Shane Victorino from the 60-day disabled list. He had back surgery on Aug. 5.

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