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.

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, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press on Sunday.

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 ...