Report: Royals agree to 2-year deal with Jason Hammel
Jason Hammel is finally off the market.
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a two-year contract with the right hander, a source told Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. There is a mutual option for a third year and the deal is pending a physical, Rosenthal adds.
Hammel won 15 games for the Chicago Cubs last season, posting a 3.83 ERA in 30 starts. The 34-year-old will reportedly earn at least $16 million from the contract.
Sources: Jason Hammel has a two-year deal with the Royals. Guarantees him $16M. @Ken_Rosenthal had deal first.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 6, 2017
The Royals were desperate to add to their rotation after Edinson Volquez left in free agency for the Miami Marlins and Yordano Ventura died tragically in a January car accident.
Along with Danny Duffy and Ian Kennedy, Hammel gives Kansas City another arm with plenty of starting experience.
HEADLINES
- Skenes excited to join Pirates: 'A lot to look forward to'
- Arenado takes blame for Cardinals' struggles: 'Got to be better'
- Orioles to cool off Diamondbacks at home
- Classic success: The Mariners' approach to pitching won't ever go out of style
- Ex-Yankee Paul O'Neill still receives residual checks from 'Seinfeld'