Fresh off their first playoff appearance since their 2015 World Series victory, the Kansas City Royals have orchestrated an aggressive

Carlos Estévez has joined Kansas City’s bullpen, finalizing a $22 million, two-year contract with the Royals. The deal includes a club option for 2027.

The Royals made a move to bolster the back end of their bullpen on Wednesday night and are finalizing a two-year contract with All-Star right-handed closer Carlos Estévez, sources told MLB.com. The deal,

Estévez provides quality depth to the bullpen. He began his career with the Colorado Rockies in 2016 and was an All-Star during the 2023 campaign. The Royals will be his fourth team heading into his ninth MLB season.

Estévez was an All-Star as Angels closer in 2023 and spent time closing for both the Angels and Phillies last season

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.

Right-handed closer Carlos Estévez signed a two-year contract that includes a club option with the Kansas City Royals, league sources said. Estévez is coming off a two-year, $13.5 million contract he signed with the Angels in December 2022.

According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, right-handed closer Carlos Estévez has signed a two-year contract with Kansas City. That contract reportedly features a club option as well.