Transactions

Trade: Seattle Pilots ↔ Kansas City Royals (1 player, 1 pick)

Trade: New York Yankees ↔ Kansas City Royals (2 players, 2 picks)

Trade: Detroit Tigers ↔ Kansas City Royals (2 picks)

Re-signed Jim Thome (RFA) — 5yr / $3,237,000

Season 1997

Re-signed Bobby J. Jones (RFA) — 5yr / $1,431,750

Season 1997

Re-signed Barry Larkin (RFA) — 3yr / $891,000

Season 1997

Re-signed Rick Wilkins (RFA) — 5yr / $1,328,000

Season 1997

Re-signed Gregg Olson (RFA) — 3yr / $270,000

Season 1997

Re-signed Tony J. Castillo (RFA) — 1yr / $50,000

Season 1997

Released Matt Mieske to free agency

Season 1997

Released Roberto Mejia to free agency

Season 1997

Released Eduardo Perez to free agency

Season 1997

Released Pat Gomez to free agency

Season 1997