According to multiple reports, Jason Hammel, the top remaining pitcher on the free agent market, is headed to Kansas City on a two-year, $12 million deal.
A 34-year-old right-hander who has spent 11 years in big leagues, Hammel went 15-10 with a 3.83 ERA and 144 strikeouts over 166 2/3rd innings for the Cubs last season. For his career, Hammel owns an 84-77 record with a 4.42 ERA. His best season came in 2014 when he went 10-11 with a 3.47 ERA (127 ERA+) over 176 1/3rd innings with the Cubs and the A’s.