Kansas City drafted Caglianone No. 6 overall in 2024 after he excelled as a hitter and pitcher for the Gators. The Florida native owns the school's career home run record (75) and averaged 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings pitched.

Beginning when they signed him out of Venezuela as a teenager in 2016, the Royals have seen Maikel Garcia develop through their system first as a potential utilityman, then as a rising everyday player,

The MLB hot stove continues to remain red hot. While there have been some major free agents coming off the boards during the winter meetings, teams have also held talks for possible trades.

Former Cincinnati Reds Infielder Kevin Newman Signs With Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — 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 told The Associated Press on Friday.

The reunion with Cuas lends depth to the Royals' bullpen ahead of spring training 2026.