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Royals decline Estévez’s club option, exercise Gonsolin’s option

The Royals made the first of many potential significant moves Thursday to address their bullpen for 2027 when Kansas City announced that it declined the $13 million club option on closer Carlos Estévez while exercising a $2.5 million club option…

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Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:33 PM

Key Things to Know

The Kansas City Royals declined Carlos Estévez's $13 million club option and exercised Tony Gonsolin's $2.5 million option.
Estévez becomes a free agent after Kansas City bought out his option for $2 million.
Gonsolin offers pitching depth for 2027 after recovering from elbow surgery and making one Royals appearance in 2026.

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The Kansas City Royals announced Thursday that they have declined their $13 million club option on closer Carlos Estévez while exercising a $2.5 million club option on right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin for the 2027 season. Estévez becomes a free agent after receiving a $2 million buyout from Kansas City following an injury-shortened 2026 campaign.

Gonsolin, who signed with the Royals in August 2025, provides Kansas City with depth for either their starting rotation or bullpen. Estévez departs the organization after making just one appearance in 2026 due to foot and shoulder injuries, following a standout 2025 season where he led Major League Baseball with 42 saves.

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