Royals Stunningly Sign Top Free Agent Starter in Splashy Two-Year Deal
By Joe Summers
These Royals aren't messing around!
Kansas City has been MLB's most active team this offseason and just made another huge move, acquiring star pitcher Michael Wacha to a two-year, $32 million deal to bolster the pitching staff and signal an intent towards competitive baseball in 2024.
Adding to a rotation that just signed Seth Lugo to a big contract, Wacha immediately becomes one of the Royals' most accomplished pitchers.
Royals News: Team Signs SP Michael Wacha
Right-handed starter Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a two-year, $32 million contract, a source tells ESPN. He gets an opt-out after the first season.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 15, 2023
Wacha is, in my opinion, the Royals' most impressive signing of the offseason to this point.
The 32-year-old had a 14-4 record with the San Diego Padres last year, compiling a 3.22 ERA. That followed up an 11-2 campaign and 3.32 ERA with the Boston Red Sox in 2022. He's a World Series champion from his Cardinals days and brings years of experience and a winning pedigree to Kansas City.
Pairing Wacha with Lugo, Cole Ragans, Brady Singer and Jordan Lyles gives Kansas City a legitimately solid rotation. Recent bullpen moves should bolster our relieving corps and suddenly, the Royals have a true path to contention!
There's still plenty of offseason to go, but the Royals are signaling a clear intention and willingness to spend. This is the best offseason Kansas City has had in years already, and we're just getting started.
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