Report: Royals agree to minors deal with Dillon Gee

Dillon Gee was adamant about relocating in 2016 after being relegated from the starting rotation to a bullpen role with the New York Mets, and the Kansas City Royals are now giving him a shot at redemption.

The Royals inked Gee to a minor-league deal Monday, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.

Gee owned a 0-3 record with a 5.90 ERA before a groin injury put him on the disabled list in May, giving young right-hander Noah Syndergaard a shot at the majors.

Upon his return in June, the Mets inserted Gee into a six-man rotation, but quickly changed their minds after he made one lackluster start against the Atlanta Braves on June 14, coughing up eight runs and 11 hits over 3 2/3 innings.

In 2011, Gee had the best start to a season by a Mets rookie since Jon Matlack, going 7-0 in his first nine starts while producing a 2.86 ERA. His 2013 season remains his statistical best, however, when he went 12-11 with a 3.62 ERA over 199 innings.