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Reports: Royals, Frazier reach 1-year, $4.5M deal

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Saturday, 27 January 2024 14:05

The Kansas City Royals and utility man Adam Frazier have agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract to provide the club with a left-handed bat and some versatility in the lineup, according to multiple reports.

Frazier will make $2 million this season with an $8.5 million mutual option for next season and a $2.5 million buyout, according to reports. The deal is pending a physical.

The 32-year-old Frazier spent last season with the American League East champion Baltimore Orioles, hitting .240 with career highs of 13 homers and 60 RBIs across 141 games. He primarily played second base in Baltimore, but the Royals envision using him at several spots; he also has played shortstop, third base and all three outfield positions in his career.

Frazier was an All-Star in 2021, when he began the season with the Pittsburgh Pirates and was traded to the San Diego Padres in July. He hit .305 that season and showcased a low strikeout rate that should play well in the Kansas City lineup and Kauffman Stadium.

The Royals appeared set with their lineup as they headed toward spring training.

Rising star Bobby Witt Jr. is entrenched at shortstop, Michael Massey is expected to man second base, and Maikel Garcia, another young cornerstone player, will handle the primary duties at third base. The Royals added Hunter Renfroe in free agency to provide some pop to the lineup and solidify the outfield, while Drew Waters, Kyle Isbel and MJ Melendez will compete for at-bats.

But after injuries played a big part in another 100-loss season for the Royals in 2023, the relatively low-risk deal to add Frazier to the mix makes sense. He could capably fill in at a variety of spots if Kansas City loses anybody for an extended period.

The Royals already had been among the busiest teams in free agency.

Along with signing Renfroe and utility man Garrett Hampson to fortify the lineup, they almost completely revamped their pitching staff. They signed Seth Lugo to a three-year, $45 million deal and fellow starter Michael Wacha to a two-year, $32 million contract, which filled two glaring holes in the rotation. They also signed left-hander Will Smith to a $5 million deal to close out games and right-handed reliever Chris Stratton to a $4 million deal to hold onto leads.

The Royals also acquired right-handed starter Kyle Wright, who will be ready in 2025 after rehabbing from shoulder surgery.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

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