Royals Secure Future with Bobby Witt Jr.'s Record-Breaking Contract

The historic 11-year deal signifies Kansas City's ambitious rebuild and strategic investments to enhance competitiveness.

Kansas City Royals sign Bobby Witt Jr. to a historic 11-year contract worth over $288 million, marking the longest and richest contract in the club's history.
The deal includes a three-year, $89 million team option that could extend the contract to 14 years and over $377 million, with Witt having player options from 2031-34.
Witt's signing reflects the Royals' commitment to building a competitive team, as they also invest over $100 million in free agents to strengthen their roster.
The contract is part of a broader strategy to engage voters in Jackson County, Missouri, in support of a new downtown ballpark, aiming for a 2028 opening.
The Royals' increased payroll, projected to exceed $150 million, leads the AL Central and signals a shift in the team's traditionally frugal spending approach.