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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals and reliever Carlos Estévez have agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, giving Kansas City another potential closer alongside Lucas Erceg, according to a person familiar with the deal.

The Royals got a shout-out from a “CBS Mornings” anchor on Wednesday for their support of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. In the month of February, the Royals and their charitable foundation will cover the cost of admission for anyone who wants to visit the museum.

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.

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,

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

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.

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.

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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Closer Carlos Estevez signed a two-year deal with the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. Contract details were provided by Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Deal is for