The 33-year-old pitcher spent the first five seasons of his major league career with the Cincinnati Reds before going to the Twins in 2012. Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
The Minnesota Twins paid right-hander Jared Burton a $200,000 buyout and declined the option on his 2015 contract.
Burton, who was scheduled to make $3.6 million next year, pitched in 68 games this past year for the Twins and posted a 3-5 record with three saves and a 4.36 ERA in 64 innings.
The 33-year-old pitcher spent the first five seasons of his major league career with the Cincinnati Reds before going to the Twins in 2012.
