Carlos Estévez, Kansas City Royals

Another closer? How Carlos Estévez strengthens KC Royals’ bullpen for 2025 season
The Royals announced Friday they had signed Estévez to a two-year contract with a club option. He will join a fortified KC bullpen that includes closer Lucas Erceg and high-leverage relievers Hunter Harvey and John Schreiber.
Carlos Estévez finalizes a $22 million, 2-year contract with the Kansas City Royals
Carlos Estévez joined Kansas City's bullpen on Friday, finalizing a $22 million, two-year contract with the Royals.The deal includes a club option for 2027. Infielder Braden Shewmake was designated for assignment to make room for Estévez on the team's 40-man roster.
Royals sign Carlos Estévez to two-year contract
The Kansas City Royals tonight announced a two-year contract with right-handed pitcher Carlos Estévez (es-TEH-vez). The deal also includes a club option for 2027. In a corresponding move, the Royals designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment.
Carlos Estevez drops 4-word reaction after $22,000,000 move to Kansas City Royals
Veteran reliever Carlos Estevez signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Soon after, the righty ace posted a concise but determined message on his social media.
Kansas City Royals sign closer Carlos Estévez. He was an MLB All-Star in 2023 | Report
Estévez provides quality depth to the bullpen. He began his career with the Colorado Rockies in 2016 and was an All-Star during the 2023 campaign. The Royals will be his fourth team heading into his ninth MLB season.
Before signing Carlos Estévez, Royals pursued Anthony Santander
The Kansas City Royals made Santander a three-year offer and increased it to $66 million, according to sources briefed on the talks. But by the time they presented Santander with their enhanced proposal,
Royals agree to terms with closer Carlos Estévez
The Royals add All-Star closer Carlos Estévez on a two-year deal to boost their bullpen after last season’s struggles.
Royals Bolster Bullpen, Sign Carlos Estévez to Two-Year Deal
After their improbable run to the postseason last year, the Kansas City Royals‘ contending window seems firmly open in 2025. This winter they’d already
Royals reportedly add depth to bullpen with Carlos Estévez
Pitcher Carlos Estevez waves to his Philadelphia Phillies teammates in the bullpen in a game against the Houston Astros last August. The Kansas City Royals have reportedly added the veteran right-hander to their bullpen on a two-year, $20 million contract. Photo Credit: Yong Kim/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS
Royals' Carlos Estevez: Signing with Kansas City
Now in Kansas City, the 32-year-old righty is likely to take over as the Royals' primary closer, which would push Lucas Erceg into a setup role.
Kansas City Royals enter 2025 aiming to contend: ‘We think that we can really compete’
The Kansas City Royals made it back to the MLB playoffs last season. This year? It’s “making it even further and winning it.”
Royals agree with RHP Carlos Estévez on 2-year, $22M deal, person familiar with deal tells AP
The Royals and reliever Carlos Estévez have agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, giving Kansas City another potential ...
Reports: Royals adding former Phillies closer Carlos Estevez
The Kansas City Royals have reached an agreement with free agent right-handed closer Carlos Estevez on a two-year contract, ...