Former Florida Gators two-player and Kansas City Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone will join the big league camp during spring training, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Caglianone has 29 games of pro experience at High-A Quad Cities since being taken with the No. 6 overall pick of last year’s MLB Draft. When Caglianone does arrive to Surprise, Ariz., for spring training, it … [Read more...] about Royals Reward Rising Prospect with Spring Training Invite
Michael Lorenzen Signs One-Year Deal to Stay with Royals
It looks like veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen is set to settle down after moving around a lot in the last few seasons. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Lorenzen will sign a one-year, $7 million contract to stay with the Kansas City Royals. Lorenzen, 33 on Opening Day, can provide value as a back-end starter or a multi-inning reliever in the middle innings. After signing during … [Read more...] about Michael Lorenzen Signs One-Year Deal to Stay with Royals
Jason Vargas’ Free Agency Fate up in the Air
As the 2017 season winds down, the Kansas City Royals appear to have missed their opportunity to make one last postseason run with their core group intact. For fans, it’s disappointing on multiple levels. It’s disappointing because at times this season, the Royals looked like a team that could compete for another championship. It’s also disappointing because the fans are faced … [Read more...] about Jason Vargas’ Free Agency Fate up in the Air
Mike Moustakas re-signs with the Kansas City Royals
As we’re now well into preseason in 2018, another piece comes off the board in the stagnant free agent market. Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports broke the news that Mike Moustakas will be returning home to the Kansas City Royals. Mike Moustakas' deal has a $5.5M salary in 2018 with $2.2 million in performance bonuses. There is a mutual option for $15 million in 2019 with a $1 … [Read more...] about Mike Moustakas re-signs with the Kansas City Royals
Royals Acquire Leadoff Man And Outfielder From Reds
The Cincinnati Reds have traded Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Brady Singer. The Reds will be gaining a youthful right-hander at 28 years old who will be interesting to see perform. This trade was speculated earlier this week and was discussed on MLB Hot Stove by hosts Matt Vasgersian and Harold Reynolds. India, who … [Read more...] about Royals Acquire Leadoff Man And Outfielder From Reds