KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals and reliever Carlos Estévez have agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, giving Kansas City another potential closer alongside Lucas Erceg, according to a person familiar with the deal.

The Royals are making a move to bolster the back end of their bullpen by finalizing a two-year contract with right-hander Carlos Estévez, a source told MLB.com's Anne Rogers on Wednesday night. The club has not confirmed the deal,

The Royals and reliever Carlos Estévez have agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night