The Kansas City Royals have declined the 2013 option on right-handed pitcher Joakim Soria’s contract, making him a free agent. The 28 year old missed the entire 2012 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on April 3. Soria is 13-15 with 160 saves and a 2.40 ERA in 298 career Major League outings, all for Kansas City.