Royals Sign All-Star 3B Maikel Garcia to 5-Year, $57.5M Deal

Kansas City Royals All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia, 25, has agreed to a five-year, $57.5 million contract, with a club option for a sixth season. The deal buys out his arbitration years and potentially his first two years of free agency. Garcia is coming off a breakout season where he won his first Gold Glove, hitting .286 with 16 homers and 74 RBIs. He is also versatile, capable of playing shortstop, second base, and even outfield. This signing solidifies the Royals' infield alongside Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, and Vinnie Pasquantino, following an 82-80 season.