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Maikel Garcia Signs $57.5M Deal with Royals

12/19/2025

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Maikel Garcia signed a five-year contract worth $57.5 million with the Kansas City Royals, potentially rising to $85.3 million if performance criteria are met.
The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus, with half payable within 60 days of MLB approval and the remainder by January 15, 2027.
Garcia, 25, won a Gold Glove and posted a .286 batting average with 16 home runs and 74 RBIs.

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Maikel Garcia signed a five-year contract worth $57.5 million with the Kansas City Royals, potentially rising to $85.3 million if performance criteria are met.
The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus, with half payable within 60 days of MLB approval and the remainder by January 15, 2027.
Garcia, 25, won a Gold Glove and posted a .286 batting average with 16 home runs and 74 RBIs.