The Royals announced that right-hander Trevor Richards has become a free agent after clearing outright waivers. Kansas City designated Richards for assignment earlier this week, and since he has been previously outrighted in his career, Richards had the ability to reject an outright assignment to Triple-A in favor of re-entering the open market. As a free agent this past … [Read more...] about Trevor Richards Elects Free Agency
Cole Ragans To Go For Second Opinion On Injured Shoulder
It seems the Royals will be without Cole Ragans for a while. Manager Matt Quatraro tells Anne Rogers of MLB.com that the lefty will go for a second opinion on his ailing shoulder next week. Kansas City placed Ragans on the 15-day injured list with a rotator cuff strain yesterday. Quatraro indicated that the team does not expect the issue will require surgery but suggested that … [Read more...] about Cole Ragans To Go For Second Opinion On Injured Shoulder
Royals Place Cole Ragans On IL With Rotator Cuff Strain
The Royals announced a series of roster moves today. Right-hander Lucas Erceg has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list and righty Jonathan Bowlan has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha. In corresponding moves, right-hander Trevor Richards has been designated for assignment while lefty Cole Ragans has been placed on the 15-day IL due to a left rotator cuff strain, … [Read more...] about Royals Place Cole Ragans On IL With Rotator Cuff Strain
Rich Hill Has June 15 Opt-Out In Royals Deal
Veteran left-hander Rich Hill signed a minor league deal last month. It appears the club will soon have to make a decision on whether or not to call him up. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that there’s a June 15th opt-out in that deal. Since signing that pact, Hill has made four minor league starts, two in the Complex League and then two more for Triple-A Omaha. He went four … [Read more...] about Rich Hill Has June 15 Opt-Out In Royals Deal
Royals Select Thomas Hatch
The Royals announced Thursday morning that they’ve selected the contract of righty Thomas Hatch from Triple-A Omaha. Injured reliever Hunter Harvey moves from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Kansas City also technically optioned righty Andrew Hoffmann to Omaha but immediately re-added him to the roster as the 27th man for today’s … [Read more...] about Royals Select Thomas Hatch