The Philadelphia Phillies just saw their standout closer Carlos Estevez depart in free agency this winter. Carlos Estevez leaves Phillies

The Kansas City Royals have reached an agreement with free agent right-handed closer Carlos Estevez on a two-year contract, according to multiple media reports Wednesday evening.

Pitcher Carlos Estevez waves to his Philadelphia Phillies teammates in the bullpen in a game against the Houston Astros last August. The Kansas City Royals have reportedly added the veteran right-hander to their bullpen on a two-year, $20 million contract. Photo Credit: Yong Kim/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS

The Royals made a move to bolster the back end of their bullpen on Wednesday night and are finalizing a two-year contract with All-Star right-handed closer Carlos Estévez, sources told MLB.com. The deal,

The Royals add All-Star closer Carlos Estévez on a two-year deal to boost their bullpen after last season’s struggles.

Carlos Estévez joined Kansas City's bullpen on Friday, finalizing a $22 million, two-year contract with the Royals. The deal includes a club option for 2027. Infielder Braden Shewmake was designated for assignment to make room for Estévez on the team's 40-man roster.

Free agent closer Carlos Estévez will sign with the Kansas City Royals, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the eight-year veteran right-hander is receiving a two-year,