The Royals announced that right-hander Trevor Richards’ minor league contract has been selected to the 26-man roster. Right-hander Jonathan Bowlan was optioned to Triple-A Omaha in the corresponding move. It was almost exactly a month ago K.C. signed Richards, shortly after the reliever had been released from a previous minors deal with the Cubs. Since Richards wasn’t called … [Read more...] about Royals Select Trevor Richards
Royals Designate Thomas Hatch For Assignment
Between games of today’s doubleheader, the Royals made a roster move. Left-hander Cole Ragans, the scheduled starter for the second game, has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Right-hander Thomas Hatch has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. The club’s 40-man roster count drops from 40 to 39. Hatch was only added to the 40-man roster earlier … [Read more...] about Royals Designate Thomas Hatch For Assignment
Royals, Justin Dunn Agree To Minor League Deal
The Royals are in agreement with righty Justin Dunn on a minor league contract, reports Jaylon Thompson of The Kansas City Star. The former first-round pick had been pitching in Triple-A with the White Sox but was released last week. Dunn signed an offseason minor league deal with Chicago. He had a tough run in Triple-A, allowing a 7.64 ERA across 33 innings. He walked more … [Read more...] about Royals, Justin Dunn Agree To Minor League Deal
MLBTR Podcast: Jarren Duran Rumors, Caglianone And Young Promoted, And Pitching Injuries
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… MLBTR’s recently updated … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Jarren Duran Rumors, Caglianone And Young Promoted, And Pitching Injuries
Royals Select Andrew Hoffmann
The Royals announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Andrew Hoffmann. Left-hander Evan Sisk has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha as the corresponding active roster move. The club’s 40-man roster had a couple of vacancies and moves to 39 with this move. Hoffmann, 25, gets up to the big leagues for the first time. Drafted by Atlanta, he was flipped to the … [Read more...] about Royals Select Andrew Hoffmann