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,

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

The Royals add All-Star closer Carlos Estévez on a two-year deal to boost their bullpen after last season’s struggles.