Free-agent pitcher Chris Young, who helped the Kansas City Royals to a World Series championship, has reportedly secured a deal to keep him in the majors for a 12th season.
CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman reported on Monday morning that Young and the Royals have agreed to a two-year contract for about $11.75 million.
The New York Post‘s Joel Sherman first reported on Sunday that the Royals and Young were approaching a two-year contract in the “$10-$11 million range.”
At 36 years old, Young went 11-6 with a 3.06 ERA in his first season with the Royals. He went 1-0 in the World Series, posting a 2.57 ERA in just two games.
Young, who was out of baseball for a year in 2013, provided a veteran presence and innings-eater near the bottom of the Royals rotation last season and will do the same moving forward if the deal is completed.
Stats courtesy of Baseball-Reference.com.
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