Reports: 2B/OF Adam Frazier reaches deal with Royals

Field Level Media|published: Sat 27th January, 10:41 2024

Oct 10, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Adam Frazier (12) in the dugout during warm ups before game three against the Texas Rangers in the ALDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Globe Life Field. credits: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with an $8.5 million mutual option for the 2025 season, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday.

The deal reportedly also includes a $2.5 million buyout for Frazier, who could replace Michael Massey as the Royals' primary second baseman.

Frazier, 32, recorded career highs in homers (13) and RBIs (60) to go along with a .240 batting average in 141 games last season with the Baltimore Orioles.

An All-Star in 2021, Frazier is a career .269 hitter with 56 homers and 317 RBIs in 962 career games with the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners and Orioles.

—Field Level Media

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