Royals sign reliever Carlos Estévez to a 2-year deal

Carlos Estévez finalizes a $22 million, 2-year contract with the Kansas City Royals
Carlos Estévez joined Kansas City's bullpen on Friday, finalizing a $22 million, two-year contract with the Royals. The deal includes a club option for 2027. Infielder Braden Shewmake was designated for assignment to make room for Estévez on the team's 40-man roster.
Before signing Carlos Estévez, Royals pursued Anthony Santander
The Kansas City Royals made Santander a three-year offer and increased it to $66 million, according to sources briefed on the talks. But by the time they presented Santander with their enhanced proposal,
Royals introduce reliever Carlos Estévez
J.J. Picollo, Carlos Estévez and Matt Quatraro discuss what the newly-signed reliever will bring to the Royals and the team's outlook for 2025
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Estévez was an All-Star as Angels closer in 2023 and spent time closing for both the Angels and Phillies last season
Royals Sign Carlos Estévez
At the start of the offseason, MLBTR predicted Estévez for a three-year, $27MM deal. It seems the righty has been limited to a slightly lesser guarantee over two years, though he will end up beating that projection if the option is ultimately picked up.
Royals sign Carlos Estévez to two-year contract
The Kansas City Royals tonight announced a two-year contract with right-handed pitcher Carlos Estévez (es-TEH-vez). The deal also includes a club option for 2027. In a corresponding move, the Royals designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment.
Royals agree to terms with closer Carlos Estévez
The Royals add All-Star closer Carlos Estévez on a two-year deal to boost their bullpen after last season’s struggles.
Royals reportedly add depth to bullpen with Carlos Estévez
Pitcher Carlos Estevez waves to his Philadelphia Phillies teammates in the bullpen in a game against the Houston Astros last August. The Kansas City Royals have reportedly added the veteran right-hander to their bullpen on a two-year, $20 million contract. Photo Credit: Yong Kim/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS
Sources: Reliever Carlos Estévez, Royals reach 2-year deal
Carlos Estévez and the Royals are in agreement on a two-year, $22.2 million contract with a club option, sources told ESPN, adding a veteran reliever to a Kansas City team hoping to continue its run of success after a surprise postseason appearance.
Royals sign reliever Carlos Estévez to a two-year deal
The Royals have signed reliever Carlos Estévez to a two-year deal with a club option, according to MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers. Financial terms have not yet been disclosed. Estévez is coming off a season where he posted a career-low 2.
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Reports: Royals adding former Phillies closer Carlos Estevez
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Royals signing All-Star closer Carlos Estevez in major bullpen boost
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