KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Royals have signed right-hander Chris Young to an $11.5 million, two-year contract that includes a mutual option for the 2018 season.

The veteran also is eligible for 250,000 in bonuses for active roster days. The mutual option is worth $8 million with a $1.5 million buyout.

The 6-foot-10 Young was the comeback player of the year two years ago with Seattle, but he had few suitors last offseason and signed with Kansas City in spring training. He went 11-6 with a 3.06 ERA for the Royals, starting in the bullpen before moving to the rotation.

He earned the win in relief in Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Mets. He also allowed two runs over four innings in Game 4, which the Royals ultimately won.

Kansas City announced the deal on Monday.