Like to see the Royals looking at some of the better starters on the market. Lucas Giolito and Marcus Stroman appear to be on their radar, as are others.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 11, 2023
The Royals are indeed interested in Marcus Stroman, as @JonHeyman reported, but Kansas City is casting a wide net in its search for pitching. Per sources, the Royals have also had discussions with Lucas Giolito, Michael Wacha and Jack Flaherty.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 11, 2023
We have signed LHP Will Smith to a one-year contract.
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) December 11, 2023
In a corresponding move, RHP Collin Snider has been designated for assignment.
Royals are finalizing a deal with Seth Lugo pic.twitter.com/Qmbni3Y4MK
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) December 12, 2023
Lugo’s contract with the Royals is for three years and $45 million, per source.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 12, 2023
Lugo’s contract with the Royals is for three years and $45 million, per source.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 12, 2023
The Royals vowed to spend this winter, and Lugo gets one of the biggest free agent deals they've given to a pitcher. They've got plenty more to do to get competitive and should add at least one more starter in a market full of them. @Feinsand and @anne__rogers were on the news.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 12, 2023
And the #Royals aren't done. They're also close to finalizing a deal with right-handed reliever Chris Stratton, source tells https://t.co/Ivs9s9EIaV. It would be a one-year deal with a player option for 2025, source says.
— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) December 12, 2023