The Kansas City Royals have signed catcher Austin Nola to a one-year major league deal for the 2024 season, following his release from the Milwaukee Brewers today. The agreement includes a minor league deal, securing Nola a spot on the Royals' 40-man roster. This move provides the Royals with a veteran catcher to back up Salvador Perez and work alongside young backup Freddie Fermin. Nola's contract is a split deal, offering a $975K salary while in the majors and $175K in the minors. The contract also includes options that could keep Nola under team control through 2025, given his four years of service time.
Per the AP, Austin Nola's Royals contract is indeed split, calling for a $975K salary while in the majors and $175K in the minors: https://t.co/yKKoUNzUWM
The Kansas City Royals signed Austin Nola to a contract for the 2024 season on Friday, adding a veteran catcher to provide some insurance behind Salvador Perez alongside young backup Freddie Fermin. https://t.co/u3MCPdR0bQ
Austin Nola getting a major league deal is certainly one way to end the drama of “they’ve gotta add somebody to the 40 man roster to be a third catcher”
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Report: Austin Nola signs MLB deal with Royals after Brewers release him https://t.co/UR1P6rBYhA
The #Royals have signed catcher Austin Nola to a one-year contract, pending a physical, according to a source. It is a major league deal, per source. Nola has options and would be under team control through 2025 (he has four years of service time). Released by the Brewers today.
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