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Royals officially sign Soria to 3-year deal

The club has also agreed to a deal with right-hander Chris Young, reportedly for two years at $10 million -- $4.25 million in 2016 and $5.75 million in 2017 -- with an $8 million mutual option in 2018 with a $1.5 million buyout and $250,000 roster bonuses each year.

The 31-year-old Soria spent his first five seasons with Kansas City, registering a 2.40 ERA -- and two All-Star appearances -- from 2007-11. Soria has a 2.57 career ERA in 444 appearances overall, spanning eight seasons.

Soria to return to Royals
Jack Morris and Jeff Nelson discuss the Royals' reported signing of Joakim Soria and how it will affect the bullpen

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