The Kansas City Royals avoided arbitration with first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, agreeing to a two-year, $11M+ deal with incentives.

The Kansas City Royals and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino have avoided arbitration with a two-year contract worth over $11 million, potentially reaching nearly $16 million with incentives. The deal, which covers Pasquantino’s first two years of arbitration eligibility, prevents a hearing after he filed for $4.5 million and the team offered $4 million. Pasquantino, 28, had a standout 2025 season with 32 home runs, 113 RBIs, and a .264 batting average, earning two AL Player of the Week honors. The agreement secures his role with the team through 2027 and is part of the Royals’ effort to retain core players as they aim for postseason contention. The team still faces a potential arbitration hearing with left-hander Kris Bubic.