Yordano Ventura (photo/MLB.com)
The Kansas City Royals and starting pitcher Yordano Ventura agreed to terms on a five-year extension on Saturday.
The new pact also includes club options for the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
No financial terms were disclosed, but CBSSports.com previously reported it’s worth $23 million guaranteed.
Ventura, 24, went 14-10 with a 3.20 earned run average in 30 starts and one relief appearance as a rookie with the Royals in 2014. He made four postseason starts, earning the win in Game 6 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants.