Michael Wacha began Monday’s press conference at Kauffman Stadium with extreme gratitude for his organization. Wacha, 33, had just signed a new three-year contract with the Kansas City Royals with a club option for the 2028 season. As he sat next to ...

The pact includes bonuses and an option for the fourth year that would max out the deal at $72 million, a major-league source said.

The Royals are bringing back right-hander Michael Wacha on a three-year, $51 million contract that includes a club option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press on Sunday.