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Signs minor-league contract Griffin (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Saturday.

Impact Griffin became an unrestricted free agent at the beginning of December after being non-tendered by Kansas City, but he'll return to the organization on a minor-league pact. It's not yet known whether he'll be able to pitch in 2021 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in August.

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Royals Sanabria signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Saturday.

Impact Sanabria was non-tendered by the Royals last week, but he'll return to the team on a minor-league deal. It wouldn't be surprising to see him be a non-roster invitee to spring training.

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Santana to Kansas City and John Sherman has me talking to myself – Terry Pluto The Kansas City Royals quickly signed formed Indians first baseman Carlos Santana to a two-year, $17 million contract. That was far more tha...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

Salvy wins AL Comeback Player of the Year Royals catcher Salvador Perez overcame not one but three major obstacles on his journey to being named the 2020 American League Comeback Pla...

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • MLB.COM

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DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Your culture has to survive': John Sherman embraces Royals' path through 2020 KC's owner talks about the challenges this year has brought, how they relate to the club's decisions and how they've moved forward.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Royals: 3 free agents to sign and 1 to avoid this offseason The Kansas City Royals should look to stay aggressive in the 2020-21 offseason. After a few years of sitting on the sideline in the offseaso...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Kansas City Royals: Carlos Santana deal backs up Dayton Moore’s words The Kansas City Royals are actually spending some money this offseason. Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore is backing up his wo...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Royals, 1B Carlos Santana agree to $17 million, 2-year deal The Kansas City Royals and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a $17 million, two-year contract that plugs one of their bigg...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Royals, 1B Carlos Santana agree to $17.5M,. 2-year deal The Kansas City Royals and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a $17

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas City Royals strike deal with free agent first baseman Carlos Santana Carlos Santana, a 2019 AL All-Star with the Cleveland Indians, will take over at first base for the Kansas City Royals.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

C. Santana, KC agree to 2-yr. deal (source) The Royals and free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a two-year, $17.5 million deal, a source told MLB.com on Tuesday. The...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • MLB.COM

Cleveland Indians: Carlos Santana signing with Kansas City Royals, per report Cleveland Indians first basemen Carlos Santana is near a deal to join the division rival Kansas City Royals. Carlos Santana's second stint w...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

C. Santana, KC agree to 2-yr. deal (source) The Royals and free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • MLB.COM

Moving back to third base Dozier is expected to move back to third base for the 2021 season, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Royals just bolstered their lineup by signing Carlos Santana to a two-year, $17 million deal, and that means he will be the everyday first baseman going forward. This leaves the hot corner for Dozier, who played 28 games at first base, 20 games in the outfield and one game at third base in 2020. Dozier came up as a third baseman, so he should be able handle the move, although he projects as a below-average defender there.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets two-year deal with Royals Santana signed a two-year, $17 million deal with the Royals on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact The 34-year-old first baseman is coming off a down year where he hit .199/.349/.350 with eight home runs in 60 games for Cleveland. However, he hit .281/.397/.515 with 34 home runs and a 4.4 fWAR as recently as 2019. This move signals that the Royals are ready to try to compete for a playoff spot in 2021. Santana fills a big hole at first base, so he should be an everyday staple in the middle of the lineup.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dick Kaegel wins Spink Award for baseball writing NEW YORK (AP) — Dick Kaegel, who covered the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals and edited The Sporting News during a career of more...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Longtime KC writer Kaegel wins Spink Award Dick Kaegel, who covered MLB's two Missouri teams for decades, including the Royals for MLB.com, was elected the 2021 winner of the J.G. Tay...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • MLB.COM

Dick Kaegel wins Spink Award for baseball writing Dick Kaegel, who covered the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals and edited The Sporting News during a career...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Longtime KC writer Kaegel wins Spink Award Dick Kaegel, who covered MLB's two Missouri teams for decades, including the Royals for MLB.com, was elected the 2021 winner of the J.G. Tay...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • MLB.COM

Dick Kaegel wins Spink Award for baseball writing Dick Kaegel, who covered the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals and edited The Sporting News during a career of more than 53 years, has won the Hall of Fame’s J.G. Taylor S...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Matheny talks Royals' roster, offseason moves and facing Tony La Russa What has Matheny been up to, and how happy was he to see the moves the Royals have made recently?

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

History behind Royals' 'Salvy Splash' when Royals catcher Salvador Perez douses Fox Sports Kansas City’s star of each game with the leftover ice and liquid from the orange Gatora...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Kansas City Royals: Bubba Starling non-tender cements bust status When the Kansas City Royals non-tendered Bubba Starling, they attached the label of draft bust to the former first round pick. I like Bubba...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

'Difficult decision': Royals non-tender Franco As expected, the Royals have moved on from third baseman Maikel Franco, who signed a one-year deal for 2020 but was non-tendered a contract...

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • MLB.COM