The Royals announced on Monday that the club has signed right-handed pitcher Matt Herges to a minor league contract for the 2010 season. Herges will be invited to Major League Spring Training in Surprise, Ariz. The 39-year old veteran split 2009 between Cleveland and Colorado, compiling a 2-1 record and a 3.55 ERA in 21 relief appearances for the Indians and a 1-0 mark with a 2.89 ERA in nine games for the N.L. Wild Card champion Rockies.