The Kansas City Royals avoided arbitration with six remaining arbitration-eligible players ahead of the 2025 season. The Royals announced Thursday that they have agreed to one-year contracts with Kyle Isbel, MJ Melendez, Kris Bubic, Hunter Harvey, Carlos Hernandez and John Schreiber.

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco bring you the latest updates from the Kansas City Royals on a chilly Wednesday evening! In this episode, they break down the Royals’ recent signing of Michael Lorenzen, including contract details and his potential role as a fourth starter in the rotation.

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals have finalized a $7 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026 and $2.5 million in annual performance bonuses.