KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Moustakas has reportedly signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Royals.
Yahoo Sports Reporter Jeff Passan broke the news on Twitter, citing anonymous sources. Passan said the deal is just for one year with a mutual second-year option. The third baseman is guaranteed $6.5 million but could earn up to $22.7 million.
Mike Moustakas has agreed to a one-year deal with a mutual second-year option with the Kansas City Royals, sources with knowledge of the deal tell Yahoo Sports. It guarantees him $6.5 million and can max out at $22.7 million.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 9, 2018
An MLB.com reporter said on Twitter that the team is working on deal with the third baseman.
Source: Royals are working toward an agreement with Mike Moustakas on a short-term deal, likely one-year. Club not confirming.
— Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) March 9, 2018
Rustin Dodd with the AthleticKC also reported the news and said the team isn't looking to go longer than a one-year deal.
Confirmed that the Royals are pursuing Mike Moustakas on a one-year deal. He could make a decision in the next day or so. Club appears unlikely to go more than one year.
— Rustin Dodd (@rustindodd) March 9, 2018
The Royals organization has not confirmed the report.
