With rosters expanding to 28 players tomorrow, the Royals have already announced the moves they “anticipate” making, as per the club’s wording. First baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone will be activated from the 10-day injured list, righty Luinder Avila will be called up from Triple-A, and catching prospect Carter Jensen’s contract will be selected from Triple-A. Kansas City … [Read more...] about Royals To Promote Carter Jensen
Royals Place Jonathan India On Injured List
The Royals announced that second baseman Jonathan India has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 30, with a sprained left wrist. Kansas City activated Jac Caglianone from his own IL stint in a corresponding move. They also finalized the previously announced promotions of catching prospect Carter Jensen and reliever Luinder Avila with the roster … [Read more...] about Royals Place Jonathan India On Injured List
Royals Sign Spencer Turnbull To Minors Contract
The Royals announced that right-hander Spencer Turnbull has been signed to a minor league contract. Turnbull had been in the Cubs organization on another minors deal until two days ago, when he triggered an opt-out clause to obtain a release. It has been an unusual season in many ways for Turnbull, who pitched well for the Phillies in 2024 before a lat strain cut short his … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Spencer Turnbull To Minors Contract
Royals Sign Geoff Hartlieb To Minor League Deal
The Royals signed reliever Geoff Hartlieb to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Omaha. The move was announced by the Triple-A affiliate this evening. Hartlieb was granted his release from a non-roster deal with the Tigers last week. He’s now on his third organization of the season. Hartlieb has made very brief appearances with the Yankees and Detroit. … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Geoff Hartlieb To Minor League Deal
Poll: AL MVP Race Check-In
Back in June, MLBTR conducted a pair of polls checking the temperature on the two MVP races, and both polls saw the league’s reigning MVP earn a dominating majority. Aaron Judge pulled in 55% of the vote in the American League poll, while Shohei Ohtani did even better as he commanded 57% of the vote in the National League’s poll. Since then, Ohtani has broken away from the pack … [Read more...] about Poll: AL MVP Race Check-In