The Royals announced they have signed left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough to a one-year deal. Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reports it is for $3 million with $1 million in incentives. The 30-year-old pitched in 80 innings for the Rays last year with a 4.50 ERA and 4.77 FIP and was non-tendered this fall. He spent five seasons with Tampa Bay, working with Matt Quatraro, and had a 4.33 ERA.
Yarbrough has worked as both a starter and reliever for the Rays. He won 16 games in his rookie season with a 3.91 ERA working as a swingman, and finished five in Rookie of the Year voting with 1.