Cole Ragans has secured a three-year, $13.25 million contract with the Kansas City Royals, an agreement that includes a $250,000 signing bonus and escalating salaries over the contract's duration. Ragans, who finished fourth in Cy Young voting last season with an impressive 3.14 ERA and 223 strikeouts, aims for continued success as he remains arbitration-eligible post-2027. His Cy Young aspirations could elevate his 2027 salary from $7.5 million to $8 million, showcasing the Royals' confidence in his potential as a top pitcher in the league.