Maikel Garcia's $85.3M Deal with Royals: A Lucrative Five-Year Contract with Growth Potential

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Kansas City Royals' young star Maikel Garcia has signed a five-year contract worth $57.5 million, with the potential to reach $85.3 million by 2031. The 25-year-old shortstop, who won his first Gold Glove award this year, has been rewarded for his impressive performance, which included a .286 batting average and a career-high 16 home runs. Under the terms of the deal, Garcia will receive a $1 million signing bonus and annual salaries of $4 million, $7 million, $10.1 million, $13.1 million, and $19.1 million from 2024 to 2030, respectively. The Royals also hold a $21 million option for 2031 with a $3.2 million buyout. Additionally, Garcia's 2030 and 2031 salaries may escalate based on his performance, with potential increases of up to $5 million each. Garcia's new contract avoids the possibility of him entering arbitration this offseason and free agency after the 2029 World Series. The deal is a testament to the young player's growing talent and his potential to become a cornerstone of the Royals' lineup.