The Royals announced Friday they had signed Estévez to a two-year contract with a club option. He will join a fortified KC bullpen that includes closer Lucas Erceg and high-leverage relievers Hunter Harvey and John Schreiber.

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,

Carlos Estévez and the Royals are in agreement on a two-year, $22.2 million contract with a club option, sources told ESPN, adding a veteran reliever to a Kansas City team hoping to continue its run of success after a surprise postseason appearance.