Carlos Estévez has signed a two-year deal with the Kansas City Royals, enhancing their bullpen for the upcoming season. The Royals have revamped their relief corps, and the 31-year-old right-hander is expected to step in as the team's closer. Estévez, an All-Star closer for the Los Angeles Angels in 2023, brings impressive statistics from last season, having saved 26 games with a 2.45 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP. He is viewed as a key addition to a Royals team that reached the postseason in 2024.

Despite a shaky finish to last season with the Phillies, where he allowed a critical grand slam in the playoffs, Estévez’s overall performance makes him a valuable asset moving forward.