Overview
- The Royals announced the signing of right-hander Alex Lange to a one-year contract to bolster their bullpen.
- MLB.com reports the deal is for $900,000 in 2026 with up to $100,000 in performance bonuses, and that he remains under club control through 2028 with arbitration eligibility after 2026.
- Lange was designated for assignment by Detroit on Nov. 12, went unclaimed on waivers, elected free agency, and then agreed to terms with Kansas City on Thursday.
- The 30-year-old made only one MLB appearance in 2025 after right lat surgery and logged a 4.63 ERA across 24 Triple-A outings during his rehab.
- Once Detroit’s 2023 closer with 26 saves and a 3.68 ERA, the Lee’s Summit West alumnus joins as a high-upside relief option, though reports conflict on whether he has a minor-league option remaining.