KANSAS CITY -- The Royals are nearing a deal that would bring free-agent shortstop Alcides Escobar back to Kansas City, a source told MLB.com on Friday. The club has not confirmed a potential agreement, which was first reported by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman.
Escobar, 31, has spent the last seven seasons with the Royals, playing all 162 games in 2014, '16 and '17.
Escobar slashed .250/.272/.357 last season for the Royals.
Must C: Escobar's dazzling play It is uncertain if Escobar, if he signs, would automatically regain his starting role.