The Royals and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino will avoid an arbitration hearing. Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports that he and the club have agreed to a two-year deal worth more than $11MM, with a chance for him to max out close to $16MM via incentives. Exact figures have not yet been publicly reported. Pasquantino just qualified for arbitration for the first time going into … [Read more...] about Royals, Vinnie Pasquantino Avoid Arbitration
Is Anyone Even Trying To Win The AL Central?
Yet another offseason of hyperaggressive spending and mind-boggling CBT payrolls from the Dodgers and Mets (and, this winter, the Blue Jays) has led to increased talk of competitive balance ahead of the impending conclusion of the 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement. Owners are again expected to push for a salary cap -- though that's a perpetual goal and would absolutely … [Read more...] about Is Anyone Even Trying To Win The AL Central?
Royals Sign Eli Morgan To Minor League Deal
The Royals announced they’ve signed reliever Eli Morgan to a minor league deal. The CAA client receives a non-roster invite to big league Spring Training. Morgan had been non-tendered by the Cubs in November. Morgan returns to the AL Central, where he has spent the majority of his career with Cleveland. He pitched parts of four seasons there, starting 18 games as a rookie … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Eli Morgan To Minor League Deal
Royals, Aaron Sanchez Agree To Minor League Deal
The Royals and right-hander Aaron Sanchez are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports Robert Murray of Fansided. The former Blue Jays All-Star will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee. Sanchez would earn $1.5MM on the big league roster and has another $1.35MM available to him via incentives, a source tells MLBTR. The contract contains opt-out/release dates on … [Read more...] about Royals, Aaron Sanchez Agree To Minor League Deal
Royals, Hector Neris Agree To Minor League Deal
The Royals are in agreement with veteran righty Héctor Neris on a minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The Octagon client gets a non-roster invite to MLB camp. Neris, 36, is a well-traveled reliever who surpassed the 10-year service milestone last season. He split the year between the Braves, Angels and Astros and tossed 26 2/3 innings over 35 … [Read more...] about Royals, Hector Neris Agree To Minor League Deal