With Michael Wacha retained on a three-year deal worth at least $51MM, “we don’t expect to be in the market for a starter moving forward. We’re going to focus on some other things,” Royals general manager J.J. Picollo told MLB.com’s Maria Guardado and other reporters during the Winter Meetings. Picollo cited the projected top five of Wacha, Seth Lugo, Cole Ragans, Brady … [Read more...] about AL Central Notes: Royals Pitching, Rodriguez, Manning
Why The Royals Should Be Primed For Another Big Offseason
The Royals were the surprise spender of the 2023-24 offseason, putting down a combined $110.5MM on eight free agents: Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, Hunter Renfroe, Chris Stratton, Will Smith, Adam Frazier, Garrett Hampson and Austin Nola. Several of the moves didn't pan out, but the ones that did paid of in spades. Lugo and Wacha helped anchor a strong rotation, which the Royals … [Read more...] about Why The Royals Should Be Primed For Another Big Offseason
Royals Could Listen On Kris Bubic, Alec Marsh In Search For Offense
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