Kansas City, MO –  The Kansas City Royals have avoided year contract.

The 30-year-old Pena batted .248 with 11 doubles, three home runs and 24 RBI in 72 games for the Royals last season.

Over 267 career games with the Braves and Royals, Pena has hit .251 with 12 homers and 73 RBI.

The Royals now have six remaining arbitration-eligible players: pitchers Luke Hochevar, Felipe Paulino and Jonathan Sanchez; infielder Chris Getz, and outfielders Alex Gordon and Mitch Maier.