The Kansas City Royals announced Thursday that the club has re-signed five players to minor league contracts for the 2013 season.  The club plans to announce Major League Spring Training invitations at a later date.  The re-signed players are listed below.

– Right-handed pitcher Juan Gutierrez

– Right-handed pitcher Devon Lowery

– Catcher Max Ramirez

– Infielder Matt Fields

– Outfielder Nick Van Stratten

— Royals Media Relations —