The Kansas City Royals have added more veteran depth to the 2024 roster.

 

The organization has signed catcher Austin Nola to a one year deal. Nola was released by the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this week following the signing of Gary Sanchez.

 

Nola has played four seasons in the Major Leagues, and was a fifth round pick in the 2012 draft out of LSU. He is a career .249 hitter with a reputation for being a solid defender.

 

Nola will compete with returning backup catcher Freddy Fermin for the primary role behind Salvador Perez, but at the least adds needed depth to the organization.