Royals agree to minor-league deal with Franklin Morales

The Kansas City Royals acquired a versatile arm Thursday by agreeing to a minor-league deal with left-hander Franklin Morales. 

Jon Heyman of CBS reported that he will make $1.85 million if he makes the major league roster. 

Morales makes his way west after a tough season with the Colorado Rockies in which the 29-year-old went 6-9 with a 5.37 ERA across 38 appearances (22 starts).  

While pitching at Coors Field wasn't kind to Morales - he posted a 4.92 ERA in 75 innings - he actually fared worse on the road, going 2-6 with a 5.88 ERA across 67 1/3 innings. 

The Royals' rotation appears to be set barring any injuries, and their bullpen is well stocked, though Morales's flexibility to start or pitch in relief makes him valuable. Tim Collins currently projects to be the only southpaw in Kansas City's pen. 

Prior to last season, Morales enjoyed three solid seasons between the Rockies and Boston Red Sox. In 107 games (10 starts), he posted a 3.89 ERA and 139 strikeouts in 148 innings.