KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a two-year contract that plugs one of the team’s biggest offensive holes while providing some clubhouse leadership for a rebuilding club.
The deal is for $17.5 million, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan, confirming an MLB Network report.
Santana’s salary would escalate by $250,000 each time he becomes an All-Star or wins a Gold Glove or Silver Slugger. He also could earn $250,000 in performance bonuses next year: $25,000 for 300 plate appearances and each additional 25 through 525. He could earn $750,000 in performance bonuses for 2022: $75,000 for 300 plate appearances and each additional 25 through 525.