In order to clear cap space for 2018 to accommodate the impending trade with the Twins, the Giants release OF Jorge Soler with a Contract Buyout.
OF Soler, Jorge, $6m (2019) $6m $4.5m $4.5m
2017 = $5.5m
2018 = $2.5m
2019 = $1.5m
$9.5m x 1.1% = $10.5m
Contract buyout:
2017 = $7.5m
2018 = $1.5m
2019 = $1.5m