KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jason Kendall has signed a two-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, where he is expected to become the everyday catcher.
Financial terms were not disclosed on Friday.

Kendall is a .290 hitter over his 14-year career. The 35-year-old was an All-Star in 1996, ’98 and 2000, but hit just .241 with two homers and 43 RBIs last season with Milwaukee.
He has 376 career doubles, 177 stolen bases and a .369 on-base percentage in a career that has included stops in Pittsburgh, Oakland and with the Chicago Cubs. Kendall also has been hit by 248 pitches, fifth most all-time.
The Royals did not offer a contract to Miguel Olivo, who led the team last year with 23 home runs. They were also not expected to sign backup catcher John Buck.