The Royals - yes, your Kansas City Royals - have been one of the biggest spending teams this off-season. They have spent more on free agents than the Yankees, Red Sox, Mets, Angels, and Cubs combined.
Free agent spending this winter, by team:
Dodgers: $717M
Phillies: $172M
Diamondbacks: $122M
Giants: $113M
Royals: $105M
Cardinals: $99M
Reds: $87M
Tigers: $42.75M
Braves: $30M
Rangers: $26.5M
Mets: $18M
White Sox: $16.75M
Orioles: $13M
Astros: $12M
Brewers: $10.25M
Angels:…— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 17, 2023The moves have significantly upgraded the roster, and took a payroll that was projected to be around $66 million next year, and brought it to over $100 million, according to Cot’s Contracts, higher than nine other clubs.