The Randy Dobnak era is over.

The Detroit Tigers declined their $6 million club option on Dobnak before the Thursday, Nov. 6, deadline for contract option decisions, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke Tuesday on the condition of anonymity because the move hasn't been officially announced.

Dobnak, a 30-year-old right-hander, will receive a $1 million buyout and become a free agent .

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