The Kansas City Royals avoided arbitration with six remaining arbitration-eligible players ahead of the 2025 season. The Royals announced Thursday that they have agreed to one-year contracts with Kyle Isbel, MJ Melendez, Kris Bubic, Hunter Harvey, Carlos Hernandez and John Schreiber.

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco bring you the latest updates from the Kansas City Royals on a chilly Wednesday evening! In this episode, they break down the Royals’ recent signing of Michael Lorenzen, including contract details and his potential role as a fourth starter in the rotation.

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals have finalized a $7 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026 and $2.5 million in annual performance bonuses.

The Kansas City Royals have reportedly re-signed veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract worth $7 million for the 2025 campaign. The deal also includes a mutual option in 2026.

Here are 25 things to watch for with the Royals in 2025... Witt produced another historic campaign in 2024. He led Major League Baseball with a .332 batting average and 211 hits. He added 32 home runs, 31 steals and 109 RBIs in 161 games.

Michael Lorenzen, who made the All-Star Game in 2023 with the Tigers, is coming back to the National League Central as a member of the Royals.