Summary
The Kansas City Royals have signed pitcher Aaron Sanchez to a minor-league contract. The deal includes an invitation to spring training and potential earnings of $1.35 million if he reaches the major leagues.
Key Facts
- The Kansas City Royals and Aaron Sanchez agreed to a minor-league contract.
- The contract includes an invitation to spring training.
- Sanchez can earn $1.35 million if promoted to the major leagues, with extra bonuses for games pitched.
- Sanchez, who is 33 years old, was an All-Star and earned the ERA champion title with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- He has not played in the major leagues since 2022.
- He most recently pitched in the Dominican Winter League, winning Pitcher of the Year with a 1.55 ERA.
- Sanchez was initially drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2010 and made his major league debut in 2014.
- The Royals hope Sanchez can build on his recent strong performance in the Dominican Republic.
