Royals sign Hunter Renfroe to two-year, $13 million deal
The Royals add some pop to the outfield.
The Royals have agreed to terms on a two-year, $13 million deal with free agent outfielder Hunter Renfroe, according to Anne Rogers. Renfroe can opt out of the deal after next season.
The #Royals have agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with Hunter Renfroe with a $7.5 million player option for 2025, according to a source. Plus $500,000 in performance bonuses each year.
— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) December 15, 2023
Renfroe has spent eight years in the big leagues as a slugger with 20-30 HR power and a strong arm in right. He has played with the Padres, Rays, Red Sox, Brewers, Angels, and Reds, hitting .239/.300/.478 in his career. This year he hit .233/.297/.416 with 20 home runs with the Angels and Reds, his first season as a below-replacement level player.
The 31-year-old right-handed bat smacked 29 home runs with a 124 OPS+ in 2022 with Milwaukee, and has twice hit over 30 home runs. He has a very strong arm, but has some of the worst range metrics among outfielders.