The Royals are in agreement with ace Cole Ragans on a three-year, $13.25MM deal that covers this season and his first two years of arbitration eligibility, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The signing does not impact Kansas City’s window of team control. Ragans, a Wasserman client, remains controllable through the end of 2028. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports the specific … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Cole Ragans To Three-Year Deal
Royals’ James McArthur Recovering From Elbow Surgery
Royals right-hander James McArthur underwent surgery to repair a fractured olecranon in his right elbow and is behind schedule this spring, per Jaylon Thompson of the Kansas City Star. McArthur, who had two screws installed in his pitching elbow, is just now beginning to throw. It’s not clear exactly when McArthur had the procedure, but he ended the 2024 season on the shelf … [Read more...] about Royals’ James McArthur Recovering From Elbow Surgery
Royals Hire Ned Yost As Senior Advisor
The Royals announced this afternoon that they’ve hired Ned Yost as a senior advisor to general manager JJ Picollo. Yost, the winningest manager in franchise history, returns to the organization six years after retiring as skipper. “My deep love for the Royals, for Kansas City and for the people there never left,” the 69-year-old said in a press release. “So I just want to help, … [Read more...] about Royals Hire Ned Yost As Senior Advisor
Royals Sign Thomas Hatch To Minor League Deal
The Royals announced Friday that they’ve signed righty Thomas Hatch to a minor league deal. The Moye Sports client will be in major league camp as a non-roster invitee this spring. Hatch, 30, originally agreed to a one-year deal with the Korea Baseball Organization’s Doosan Bears back in November, but that deal fell through after the Bears raised some concerns about the … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Thomas Hatch To Minor League Deal
J.J. Picollo Discusses Royals Offseason Pursuits, Outfield Mix
A year ago, the Royals had just put the finishing touches on an extension with budding superstar Bobby Witt Jr. that served as a capstone on the busiest and most aggressive offseason the club had put together in years. That strong offseason effort led to an 86-win season and a trip to the ALDS, where they ultimately fell to the AL champion Yankees in four games. After making … [Read more...] about J.J. Picollo Discusses Royals Offseason Pursuits, Outfield Mix