MLB Trade Rumors

The Royals announced that outfielder MJ Melendez has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha.  The move opens up a roster spot for Mark Canha, as the veteran outfielder/first baseman was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Canha will miss just the minimum 10 days, as he has made a pretty quick recovery from a left abductor strain.  Acquired from the Brewers in a trade right near … [Read more...] about Royals Option MJ Melendez To Triple-A, Activate Mark Canha From 10-Day IL

The increasing popularity of opt-outs/player options as a means to close the gap in free agent signings and extensions has changed the face of free agency entirely. Not long ago, opt-outs were perks reserved for the game’s truly elite stars — a benefit to help differentiate nine-figure offers and secure the game’s top stars. In 2025, they’re downright commonplace. Opt-out laden … [Read more...] about Player Option/Opt-Out Update: April Edition

The Royals announced that left-hander Sam Long has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his throwing elbow.  Fellow southpaw Evan Sisk was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Sisk will be making his MLB debut whenever he appears in his first game. Something has clearly seemed amiss with Long this season, as the reliever has been … [Read more...] about Royals Place Sam Long On 15-Day IL, Call Up Evan Sisk

The Royals seem to have avoided what could’ve been a brutal blow this evening when infielder Jonathan India exited the club’s game against the Guardians due to what the club later announced was a bout of right quad tightness. After the game, manager Matt Quatraro told reporters (including MLB.com’s Anne Rogers) that the tightness India was suffering from was “mild” in nature … [Read more...] about Royals Notes: India, Outfield, Wright

3:10pm: Anne Rogers of MLB.com relays some more info from manager Matt Quatraro. Harvey’s strain is grade 1, the lowest severity. He will be re-evaluated next week. 2:04pm: The Royals announced that they’ve placed right-hander Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list due to a teres major strain. Fellow righty Steven Cruz has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha in his place. The … [Read more...] about Royals Place Hunter Harvey On Injured List