SURPRISE, Ariz. — Right-hander Clay Buchholz is the Kansas City Royals' latest reclamation pitching project.
The two-time All-Star and the Royals have finalized a minor league contract on Tuesday, and he would get a $1.5 million, one-year deal if added to the 40-man roster. The 32-year-old could earn $250,000 in performance bonuses: $25,000 per start from 10-19.
Ryan Madson and Joe Blanton are among the pitchers who revived their careers with the Royals.
"It's just depth," manager Ned Yost said. "He pitched seven innings last year. He could bounce back like like Madson and Blanton did, two big bounce-back guys.