The Royals agreed to terms with Adalberto Mondesi on a $3 million contract, according to reporter Mark Feinsand, avoiding arbitration. This is Mondesi’s second year of arbitration, and he receives a pay bump from his $2.52 million salary last year. The 26-year old appeared in just 35 games, hitting .230/.271/.452 with six home runs and 15 steals. He will be eligible for free agency after the 2023 season.
The Royals have seven remaining arbitration-eligible players left to sign this season. Here are their arbitration salary estimates, according to MLB Trade Rumors:
Andrew Benintendi: $9.