The Royals are making a move to bolster the back end of their bullpen by finalizing a two-year contract with right-hander Carlos Estévez, a source told MLB.com's Anne Rogers on Wednesday night. The club has not confirmed the deal,

Carlos Estévez and the Royals are in agreement on a two-year, $22.2 million contract with a club option, sources told ESPN, adding a veteran reliever to a Kansas City team hoping to continue its run of success after a surprise postseason appearance.

Right-handed closer Carlos Estévez signed a two-year contract that includes a club option with the Kansas City Royals, league sources said. Estévez is coming off a two-year, $13.5 million contract he signed with the Angels in December 2022.