BREAKING: Third baseman Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals are finalizing a five-year contract extension with a club option for a sixth year, sources tell ESPN. Garcia, 25, won a Gold Glove this year and will remain alongside Bobby Witt Jr. on the left side of the infield.

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On Friday, the Royals and Garcia agreed to a five-year contract extension, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Specific salary details of the deal have not yet been reported. The contract also includes a club option for a sixth year, according to Passan.