"The Royals announced one-year agreements Friday with 12 players on their 40-man roster who lack the required service time to qualify for arbitration. That leaves 12 players still unsigned.

Seven pitchers agreed to terms: Blake Wood ($502,000), Sean O'Sullivan ($493,500), Nate Adcock ($493,200), Everett Teaford ($488,000), Jeremy Jeffress ($481,725), Kelvin Herrera ($480,650) and Ryan Verdugo ($480,000).

Also signed: outfielder Jarrod Dyson ($483,625), catcher Manny Pina ($480,425), outfielder David Lough ($480,000), first baseman/designated hitter Clint Robinson ($480,000) and outfielder David Robinson ($480,000)."