“Bobby Witt Jr. Signs Record-Breaking 11-Year, $290 Million Contract Extension with Kansas City Royals”
Kansas City Royals’ standout Bobby Witt Jr. has inked an unprecedented 11-year contract extension valued at approximately $290 million. With provisions like opt-outs and other contractual intricacies, the agreement could span anywhere from seven to 14 years, yet regardless, Witt Jr. is committed to Kansas City for the foreseeable future.
Despite the Royals’ postseason absence since 2015, they’ve made significant investments this offseason, exceeding $100 million to bolster their roster. Alongside extending Witt, they’ve brought in a cadre of talents including Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, Hunter Renfroe, Adam Frazier, Chris Stratton, and Will Smith.
This flurry of activity alone is enough to buoy the spirits of Royals fans, but Witt Jr.’s social media post following the signing of his monumental deal is sure to ignite anticipation for Opening Day.
