Why Kansas City Royals decided to sign catcher Austin Nola in spring training
The Kansas City Royals added more catching depth that could alter their spring training plans.
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The Kansas City Royals added more catching depth that could alter their spring training plans.
The Kansas City Royals signed Austin Nola to a one-year contract Friday, adding a veteran catcher to provide some insurance behind Salvador Perez alongside young backup Freddie Fermin. The 34-year-old was released from a minor league contract by Milwaukee on Thursday after the Brewers finalized a deal with Gary Sánchez. Kansas City has little depth at catcher behind Perez and Fermin, though outfielder MJ Melendez can play the position.
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The Kansas City Royals signed Austin Nola to a contract for the 2024 season on Friday, adding a veteran catcher to provide some insurance behind Salvador Perez alongside young backup Freddie Fermin.
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals signed Austin Nola to a one-year contract Friday, adding a veteran catcher to provide some insurance behind Salvador Perez alongside young backup