Royals sign Butera to 2-year deal

The Kansas City Royals have signed catcher Drew Butera to a two-year contract, the team announced Friday.

Butera's deal is worth $3.8 million over two seasons, paying him $1.5 million in 2017 and $2.3 million in 2018, according to Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star.

At 33 years old, Butera is expected to once again back up Salvador Perez, though he wasn't terrible at the plate in minimal appearances last season.

Over 123 at bats, he slashed .285/.328/.480 with four homers and 10 doubles, all of which are career highs.