KANSAS CITY, Mo. _ The Royals made official the addition of right-handed relief pitcher Brad Boxberger to help solidify the back end of what was the American League's worst bullpen last season. A former American League All-Star with Tampa Bay, Boxberger signed a one-year deal with the Royals.
Boxberger received a $2.2 million deal with up to $1 million in incentives, a source told The Star. Boxberger gives the Royals another option in someone who has experience closing games at the big-league level.
The Royals and Boxberger had been closing in on a deal on Wednesday, and the club announced the signing on Thursday afternoon.
As for the incentives, Boxberger can make up to $500,000 (maximum) relative to number of games pitched and another $500,000 (maximum) relative to number of games finished.
