Royals Agree With Versatile Adam Frazier On $4.5 Million, 1-year Contract, AP Source Says – News18

KANSAS CITY, Mo.: The Kansas City Royals and utility man Adam Frazier agreed to a $4.5 million, one-12 months contract to offer the membership with a left-handed bat and a few versatility within the lineup, an individual with data of the deal informed The Associated Press on Saturday.

Frazier will make $2 million this season with an $8.5 million mutual choice for subsequent season and a $2.5 million buyout, in line with the one that spoke to the AP on situation of anonymity as a result of the deal was pending a bodily.

The 32-12 months-outdated Fraizer spent final season with the AL East champion Orioles, hitting .240 with profession highs of 13 homers and 60 RBIs throughout 141 video games. He primarily performed second base in Baltimore, however the Royals envision utilizing him at a number of spots — he additionally has performed shortstop, third base and all three outfield positions in his profession.

Frazier was an All-Star in 2021, when he started the season with Pittsburgh and was traded to San Diego in July. He hit .305 that season and showcased a low strikeout price that ought to play properly within the Kansas City lineup and Kauffman Stadium.

The Royals appeared set with their lineup as they headed towards spring coaching.

Rising star Bobby Witt Jr. is entrenched at shortstop, Michael Massey is predicted to man second base and Maikel Garcia, one other younger cornerstone, will deal with the first duties at third base. The Royals added Hunter Renfroe in free company to offer some pop to the lineup and solidify the outfield, whereas Drew Waters, Kyle Isbel and MJ Melendez will compete for at-bats.

But after accidents performed an enormous half in one other 100-loss season for the Royals in 2023, the comparatively low-threat deal so as to add Frazier to the combo is sensible. He might capably fill in at quite a lot of spots if Kansas City loses anyone for an prolonged interval.

The Royals already had been among the many busiest groups in free company.

Along with signing Renfroe and utility man Garrett Hampson to fortify the lineup, they virtually fully revamped their pitching workers. They signed Seth Lugo to a $45 million, three-12 months deal and fellow starter Michael Wacha to a $32 million, two-12 months contract, which stuffed two obvious holes within the rotation. They additionally signed left-hander Will Smith to a $5 million deal to shut out video games and proper-handed reliever Chris Stratton to a $4 million deal to carry onto leads.

The Royals additionally acquired proper-handed starter Kyle Wright, who will likely be prepared in 2025 after rehabbing from shoulder surgical procedure.

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AP MLB: https://apnews.com

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