Jason Kendall signs with Royals
Kansas City Royals' Jason Kendall, center, is hugged by teammate Yuniesky Betancourt, back left, after driving in the game-winning run with a single to left in the 10th inning during a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox. (Aug. 22, 2010) Credit: AP
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals signed 38-year-old catcher Jason Kendall to a minor league contract Thursday and assigned him to Class AA Northwest Arkansas.
Kendall, a three-time National League All-Star, has had two shoulder surgeries since he last played on Aug. 30, 2010, with Kansas City. He has been working out with the Royals since spring training.
Kendall, a career .288 hitter, ranks fifth all-time with 2,025 games caught.
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