"Bobby Witt Jr., SS: $272MM through 2034 (Witt can opt out after each of the final four years of the contract; Royals can trigger $89MM club option for 2035-37 seasons if Witt triggers all player options) Seth Lugo, SP: $43MM through 2027 (includes $3MM buyout of $17MM club/vesting option for 2028) Michael Wacha, SP: $33MM through 2027 (includes $1MM buyout of $14MM club option for 2028)"
"The Royals got an early jump on their offseason work when they agreed to a contract extension with Seth Lugo just before the trade deadline. Lugo's previous deal allowed him to opt out of the contract's final year and enter free agency this winter, and the Royals seemed to at least test the trade market just in case an extension couldn't be finalized."
Kansas City finished 82-80, the sixth time in 31 years the team topped .500, yet the club regressed after a 2024 playoff appearance. Offensive output remains a primary shortfall that requires reinforcement. The roster includes multiple significant guaranteed contracts, led by Bobby Witt Jr. and multi-year deals for pitchers such as Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha. The team locked Lugo into an extension through at least 2027, providing rotation stability. Injuries limited staff effectiveness this season, with Lugo missing extended time and Cole Ragans restricted to 13 starts and roughly 61 2/3 innings. Financial obligations include club options and arbitration-era decisions going forward.
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