Brandon Moss is officially a member of the Royals, the club announced on Wednesday. Moss passed a physical on Wednesday morning and signed a two-year contract worth a guaranteed $12 million. He is expected to be introduced on Wednesday afternoon during a news conference at Kauffman Stadium.
Moss, 33, will make $3.75 million in 2017 and $7.25 million in 2018, according to a report from Jon Heyman of Today’s Knuckleball. The contract also includes a guaranteed $1 million buyout on an option in 2019. After signing Moss, the Royals’ payroll projects to be just under $140 million.
Moss profiles as a left-handed option at the designated hitter position, in addition to insurance in the outfield and at first base.