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The Kansas City Royals had a busy weekend, signing outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year contract and trading for Isaac Collins. But they may not be done yet. Th

The Kansas City Royals are the latest team linked to Washington Nationals stars CJ Abrams, MacKenzie Gore after yet another report this week.

Leadership from the Kansas City Royals and 29 other MLB teams has gathered in Orlando for this year's Winter Meetings, where executives can discuss trade options and possible free-agent moves and speak to reporters about their offseason plans.

Zerpa went 5-2 with a 4.18 ERA in a career-high 69 appearances (two starts) with Kansas City last season. He also set career highs in innings pitched (64.2), strikeouts (58) and holds (14).

BREAKING: Third baseman Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals are finalizing a five-year contract extension with a club option for a sixth year, sources tell ESPN. Garcia, 25, won a Gold Glove this year and will remain alongside Bobby Witt Jr. on the left side of the infield.

The Kansas City Royals remained busy on Friday afternoon as they signed veteran reliever Jose Cuas to a minor-league deal. Cuas, 31, returns to the Royals after spending last season in the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves organizations. He last pitched in the majors in 2024 with the Toronto Blue Jays.