The Kansas City Royals are actively seeking pitching help, with a focus on veteran starters. They have expressed interest in Lucas Giolito, Marcus Stroman, Michael Wacha, and Jack Flaherty. The Royals are close to finalizing a deal with Chris Stratton for a one-year, $3.5 million contract with a $4.5 million player option for 2025.
Royals, Chris Stratton agree to 1-yr, $3.5M deal https://t.co/cwDawnOuQi
Chris Stratton’s deal with the Royals, per source: $3.5 million for 2024; $4.5 million player option for 2025.
Chris Stratton to Royals. 1 year plus option. @Feinsand 1st
Royals are finalizing a deal with Chris Stratton He had a 3.92 ERA in 64 relief appearances with the Cardinals and Rangers in 2023. He pitched in four postseason games with Texas https://t.co/tHn0BZdUWX
Royals Close To Finalizing Deal With Chris Stratton https://t.co/8oDqZNlD9c https://t.co/PaEC9Dg4Pd
Two more veteran starters on the radar as #Royals continue their search for rotation help https://t.co/mDadyjDGMU https://t.co/OGgYLwrcL3
Report: Royals interested in veteran pitchers, including Stroman https://t.co/3mmIQ3Be1e
MLB rumors: Royals eye rotation help in Lucas Giolito, Marcus Stroman; Guardians get calls on Josh Naylor https://t.co/q0QdGdMZ83
The Royals are indeed interested in Marcus Stroman, as @JonHeyman reported, but Kansas City is casting a wide net in its search for pitching. Per sources, the Royals have also had discussions with Lucas Giolito, Michael Wacha and Jack Flaherty.
Royals Interested In Marcus Stroman https://t.co/3KJXNwdQgf https://t.co/c0Tt3M9saf
Like to see the Royals looking at some of the better starters on the market. Lucas Giolito and Marcus Stroman appear to be on their radar, as are others.