he Royals agreed to a three-year, $51 million contract with pitcher Michael Wacha, including $4 million in bonuses and a potential max value of $72 million. Wacha, 33, declined a $16 million option before signing this deal, which will pay him $18 million in both 2025 and 2026, and $14 million in 2027. Coming off a strong season with a 3.35 ERA over 29 starts and 166 ⅔ innings, Wacha’s contract also includes a $14 million club option with $4 million in incentives and a $1 million buyout.
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