The Royals are inching toward their first move of the winter meetings.
The Associated Press reported Kansas City has agreed to a one-year, $5.25 million contract with center fielder Billy Hamilton after he was non-tendered by the Reds last week. The agreement, according to the AP, which includes up to $1 million in incentives, has not yet been announced and is pending a physical.
Royals general manager Dayton Moore did not confirm the report Monday. He said the Royals are working toward completing a deal with Hamilton, but agreement isn’t done.
In their intent to emphasize speed and defense, the Royals consider Hamilton an everyday center fielder.