Royals Re-Sign Veteran Catcher Luke Maile to Minor League Deal

The Kansas City Royals have re-signed veteran catcher Luke Maile, 34, to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Maile appeared in 25 games for the Royals last season, hitting .244/.346/.356 with one home run in 54 plate appearances. Known for his solid defensive skills, he has thrown out nearly 30% of base-stealing attempts in his 10-season MLB career and excelled in pitch framing in 2025. He will likely serve as a third catcher, backing up Salvador Perez and rookie Carter Jensen, alongside fellow minor league signee Jorge Alfaro.