The Washington Nationals have declined options for 2021 on a number of notable players.

They declined club options on Adam Eaton and Anibal Sanchez. They also passed on their side of mutual options on Howie Kendrick and Eric Thames.

Eaton's option was worth $10.5 million, and the Nationals will pay him a $1.5 million buyout. Sanchez's option was worth $12 million and he will receive a $2 million buyout.

Kendrick will receive a $2.25 million buyout after his $6.5 million mutual option was declined, while Thames will receive $1 million following the declining of his $4 million mutual option.