The Kansas City Royals announced Thursday that the club has agreed to terms on a minor league contract with right-handed reliever Jon Rauch for the 2014 season.  Rauch has been invited to Major League Spring Training.

The 35-year old began 2013 with the Miami Marlins, going 1-2 with a 7.56 ERA over 15 games.  He also made 10 appearances with Triple-A Norfolk in the Orioles organization, compiling a 2.89 ERA.

Rauch is 43-40 with 62 saves over 556 career Major League appearances since debuting in 2002.

— Royals Media Relations —