The pact includes bonuses and an option for the fourth year that would max out the deal at $72 million, a major-league source said.

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Royals are bringing back right-hander Michael Wacha on a three-year, $51 million contract that includes a club option for the 2028 season.

Michael Wacha began Monday’s press conference at Kauffman Stadium with extreme gratitude for his organization. Wacha, 33, had just signed a new three-year contract with the Kansas City Royals with a club option for the 2028 season. As he sat next to ...