The Royals already knocked out one key bit of offseason business, re-signing Michael Wacha to a $51MM deal just before the veteran starter could discuss contracts with other teams. It seems they’ll now turn their attention to deepening a top-heavy lineup. Will Sammon and Katie Woo of the Athletic write that the Royals are looking for ways to improve their on-base skills, … [Read more...] about Royals Could Listen On Kris Bubic, Alec Marsh In Search For Offense
Royals Sign Michael Wacha To Three-Year Deal
The Royals announced this afternoon that they’ve signed right-hander Michael Wacha to a three-year contract with a club option for the 2028 season. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal guarantees Wacha $51MM and can max out at $72MM if the option is exercised, as Passan goes on to note that the 2028 option rises from $14MM to $18MM if Wacha reaches “easily reachable” incentives … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Michael Wacha To Three-Year Deal
Hunter Renfroe, Chris Stratton Exercise Player Options
Outfielder Hunter Renfroe and reliever Chris Stratton triggered player options in their deals with the Royals, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com (X links). Kansas City declined its end of a mutual option on infielder Adam Frazier, per Feinsand. In other Royals’ news, lefty reliever Josh Taylor elected free agency, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Kansas City evidently … [Read more...] about Hunter Renfroe, Chris Stratton Exercise Player Options
Royals Select Evan Sisk
The Royals announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Evan Sisk. He was set to become a minor league free agent but the Royals will keep him in the organization by giving him a 40-man spot. Sisk, 28 in April, was drafted by the Cardinals back in 2018. The 16th-rounder has since been a part of two notable trades. He went to the Twins as part of the July 2021 … [Read more...] about Royals Select Evan Sisk
Doug Bird Passes Away
11-year MLB veteran Doug Bird passed away late last month, according to an obituary from a North Carolina funeral home. The former Royals, Phillies, Yankees, Cubs, and Red Sox right-hander was 74 years old. A California native in his early years, Bird was drafted by the Royals in the summer of 1969. He spent the next few years as a starter in the minor leagues before making his … [Read more...] about Doug Bird Passes Away