More Gordo: Royals, Alex Gordon agree on one-year deal

It’s not over for Alex Gordon.

After heading into the offseason uncertain about whether he’d keep playing, the Royals‘ multi-Gold Glove left fielder and franchise icon has signed a one-year contract for the 2020 season, the team announced Wednesday.

With seven Gold Gloves on his mantel, including one for the 2019 season, Gordon is widely recognized as one of the best defensive players in baseball. He also won a Platinum Glove, awarded to the best defensive player overall, in 2014. His 98 career outfield assists are tied for the most in the major leagues since he moved from third base to the outfield in 2010.

Gordon, 35, made just one error in 146 games in the outfield last season, earned seven outfield assists and produced his usual array of dazzling catches.

He also had a solid year at the plate, batting .266 with 31 doubles, 13 home runs, 76 RBIs and an American League-high 19 hit by pitch.

Gordon completed his 13th Major League campaign in 2019, which have all been with Kansas City. He ranks among the Royals’ all-time top 10 in several categories, including first in hit-by-pitches (118), third in walks (666), fourth in homers (186), fifth in doubles (353) and sixth in hits (1609), runs scored (852) and RBI (738). He’s one of three positions players to play 13 seasons or more with the Royals, joiningGeorge Brett (21 years) and White (18).

In a corresponding move, right-hander Heath Fillmyer was designated for assignment.