Royals sign RHP Michael Wacha to 3-year, $51 million deal with option for 2028, AP source says

AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Royals are bringing back right-hander Michael Wacha on a three-year, $51 million contract that includes a club option for the 2028 season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the terms were not disclosed. The 33-year-old Wacha, who went 13-8 with a 3.35 ERA this past season, signed with Kansas City last offseason on a deal that included a $16 million player option for next season. Wacha made a pair of AL Division Series starts against the Yankees, dueling with Gerrit Cole both times.