KC Royals: Breaking Down the Payroll for 2016
By Joel Wagler
Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) – Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
KC Royals Guaranteed Contracts for 2016
First, let’s take a look at the contracts that are guaranteed, according to Spotrac.com:
- Jason Vargas – $8.5 million
- Omar Infante – $7.75 million
- Edinson Volquez – $9.5 million
- Kendrys Morales – $10.5 million
- Eric Hosmer – $8.25 million
- Luke Hochevar – $5.5 million
- Kris Medlen – $5.5 million
- Salvador Perez – $2 million
- Kelvin Herrera – $2.55 million
- Yordano Ventura – $1.2 million
These ten players will take up $61.25 million in payroll. In this day and age, that isn’t an extravagant amount for these players.
"These ten players will take up $61.25 million in payroll. In this day and age, that isn’t an extravagant amount for these players."
This number might even go up if the Kansas City Royals decide to give Perez a better deal. Still, this is a workable foundation.
There are several key players with various options for next season.
Next: Players with Options