The Los Angeles Angels declined their option on reliever Jason Christiansen on Monday. The team passed up Christiansen's $1,525,000 option and will pay a $125,000 buyout. The 36-year-old left-hander was 0-0 with a 2.45 ERA in 12 games with the Angels, who obtained him from San Francisco on Aug. 30. He went 6-1 with a 5.36 ERA in 56 games with the Giants. Christiansen pitched only 3 2-3 innings for the Angels and allowed one run.