Carlos Estévez has joined Kansas City’s bullpen, finalizing a $22 million, two-year contract with the Royals. The deal includes a club option for 2027.

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,

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