The Royals and reliever Carlos Estévez have agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.

The Royals add All-Star closer Carlos Estévez on a two-year deal to boost their bullpen after last season’s struggles.

During Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s first State of the State address, the future of the Chiefs and Royals earned only a passing nod.

The Cleveland Guardians won the AL Central handily with a 92-69 record, but were one of three teams from what is usually one of MLB's weakest divisions to make the MLB postseason. The Kansas City Royals were one of those teams, getting in as a Wild Card team with an 86-76 record.

The Kansas City Royals have reached an agreement with free agent right-handed closer Carlos Estevez on a two-year contract, according to multiple media reports Wednesday evening.

Several familiar faces will be back in the Royals’ clubhouse for the 2025 season, the team announced today. After getting off to a hot start in the offseason, trading starting pitcher Brady Singer for infielder Jonathan India,

Despite opportunities to improve the club's offense, the Royals have stood pat outside of the India deal. Cody Bellinger went to the Yankees in exchange for cash and right-hander Cody Poteet; Kansas City could have bettered that offer if they wanted to.

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The Kansas City Royals have reportedly added to their bullpen. On Wednesday, the Royals agreed to a free-agent deal with right-handed reliever Carlos Estévez. Estévez, 32, posted a 2.45 ERA with 26 saves in 2024.

The Kansas City Royals are gearing up for another year, and on Friday morning, fans will be able to secure their tickets for multiple exciting games in the 2025 season.

With the Pete Alonso saga still not resolved, the New York Mets have continued to be involved in the starting pitching market should an opportunity arise to add