The first dominos of the offseason has officially fallen, as the Red Sox announced Friday evening that designated hitter Justin Turner has declined his player option and that they have declined right-hander Corey Kluber’s club option. Each player is now a free agent.

Both moves were widely expected. Turner’s player option was worth $13.4 million, but by declining it he will receive a $6.7 million buyout and can now jump back into the market after turning in a brilliant season at age 38.

Coming off a season in which he posted 23 home runs, 96 RBI, 31 doubles and an .800 OPS, he should easily land a deal worth more than the $7 million he needs to make up the difference by declining his option. There remains a chance Turner could return to Boston, but other clubs will likely be interested and the Red Sox must consider if they’d rather go with a DH-by-committee approach, which would make it easier to consistently field better defensive lineups.

Kluber, on the other hand, likely won’t be back.

The 37-year-old former Cy Young winner did not live up to expectations after signing a one-year, $10 million deal with Boston, going 3-6 with a 7.04 ERA in 15 appearances (nine starts) before missing the second half due to injury.

Had the Red Sox picked up his option he would have made $11 million next season, but instead the club is expected to use that money to invest in other starting pitching options.