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Royals reportedly agree to deal with Soria

Soria, one of the top relievers available on this year's free-agent market, posted a 2.53 ERA over 72 combined outings between the Tigers and Pirates last season. He pitched particularly well down the stretch, piling up a 2.03 ERA in 29 starts for the Pirates after being acquired at the Trade Deadline.

The 31-year-old righty spent his first five seasons in Kansas City, racking up 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.

Paul Casella is a reporter for MLB.