Royals agree with reliever Will Smith on $5 million deal for 2024, AP source says
By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that left-handed reliever Will Smith and the Royals are in agreement on a $5 million deal for next season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the contract was pending a physical. The 34-year-old Smith began his career in Kansas City but gained most of his acclaim in just the past few seasons, when he won World Series rings with three different franchises. He made five postseason appearances for Texas this past season, helping the Rangers beat Houston in the ALCS and Arizona in the World Series.
