Kansas City gives manager Matt Quatraro a contract extension

The Kansas City Royals are working to keep some key personnel together , as the team marches on into 2026. Kansas City is giving a contract extension to manager Matt Quatraro, the team announced Sunday. The deal is for three years, with a club option for another year.

The extension goes into effect for 2027, the team said. Quatraro has helped turn Kansas City back into a successful franchise in the last few years.

“Kansas City improved from 56-106 during Quatraro’s first season to 86-76 in 2024, and the Royals then went 82-80 last year for their first consecutive winning seasons since 2013-15,” the Associated Press reported.

Kansas City went 82-80 during the 2025 Major League Baseball season. The Royals weren't able to make the playoffs.

This story will be updated .

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