Royals, pitcher Hudson agree on one-year deal
The Royals and pitcher Luke Hudson agreed on a one-year deal worth a little more than $500,000 on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration.
It’s a raise from the $422,000 Hudson made in 2007 when a shoulder injury limited him to just one start. Hudson underwent surgery in June but is expected to be recovered enough to compete in spring training.
“When he’s healthy, he’s got some pretty dynamic stuff,” Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. “The quality of his pitches is very good. We’re counting on him coming in here and competing for a job.”
Hudson first suffered the problems in spring training, and made four minor-league rehab starts before a disastrous season debut on May 9 in which he gave up five runs in two-plus innings in a 17-3 loss to Oakland. Hudson underwent surgery in June. He was projected to be the Royals’ No. 3 starter after going 6-3 with a 4.79 ERA in 15 starts in 2006.
The Royals have seven players still facing arbitration: John Buck, Jorge De La Rosa, Esteban German, Ross Gload, Jimmy Gobble, Zack Greinke and Mark Teahen.
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Royals, pitcher Hudson agree on one-year deal
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