That's to be expected on declining Rios' and Guthrie's options.
Rios was projected to be paid $12,000,000 - buyout of $1,500,000 = $10,500,000 saved.
Guts was projected to be paid $10,000,000 - buyout of $3,200,000 = $6,800,000 saved.
Royals saved $17,300,000 by declining their options, only paying off $4,700,000 of their buyout.
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