Maikel Garcia's deal with Royals could be worth $85.3M with escalators

Maikel Garcia’s $57.5 million, five-year contract with the Kansas City Royals could be worth up to $85.3 million if a 2031 team option is exercised and he has several seasons with at least 525 plate appearances and top-10 finishes in MVP voting.

Garcia gets a $1 million signing bonus as part of the deal announced Tuesday by the Royals, according to terms obtained by The Associated Press. Half is payable within 60 days of the contract’s approval by Major League Baseball and the other half on Jan. 15, 2027.

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