Anne Rogers has more on the Maikel Garcia signing.

The left side of the Kansas City Royals' infield is set to be in place for years to come, after the Royals and third baseman Maikel Garcia agreed to a long-term extension.

All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a five-year, $57.5-million contract that includes a club option for a sixth season, a person familiar with the deal said Friday.

Garcia, who will turn 26 ahead of the 2026 season, became a first-time All-Star with a breakout season last year.

The Boston Red Sox could cut ties with All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran in a big trade with the Kansas City Royals this winter.

The Red Sox are eyeing a trade move for Cardinals’ All-Star slugger, while the Royals are making inquiries on outfielder Jarren Duran.

On Friday, the Royals announced that 31-year-old reliever Jose Cuas and the club agreed to terms on a minor league dea

The Royals strengthened their offense by adding a former Guardians slugger, a move aimed at boosting Kansas City’s lineup heading into the 2026 season.

The Kansas City Royals spiced up their offseason by handing third baseman Maikel Garcia a five-year contract extension with a club option for a sixth on Friday (per ESPN's Jeff Passan), but they'd be smart to keep making moves. For example, getting Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams would instantly upgrade their lineup.