The Royals felt comfortable trading star closer Wade Davis in part because they had Kelvin Herrera, a two-time All-Star in his own right, ready to assume the job this season. The deal allows the sides to avoid arbitration and is a substantial boost from the $2.6 million Herrera made last season. When the sides swapped proposed salaries last month, the Royals offered $5.05 million and Herrera requested $5.6 million.
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