KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The Kansas City Royals on Tuesday said they had picked up their option in the contract of Manager Ned Yost for the 2013 season.
Yost was hired as manager May 13, 2010, and in July that season was given a two-year contract extension. Tuesday's agreement acts on a one-year team option that was included in that that contract.