The Royals announced today that outfielder Mark Canha, who was on the 10-day injured list, has been returned from his rehab assignment and designated for assignment. The club’s 40-man roster count drops from 39 to 38. Canha, 36, signed a minor league deal with the Brewers in the offseason. He had a looming opt-out date just before Opening Day but the Brewers evidently weren’t … [Read more...] about Royals Designate Mark Canha For Assignment
Royals To Sign Nick Robertson To Minor League Deal
The Royals have agreed to a minor league contract with Nick Robertson, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. The right-hander had spent most of the season in the Astros organization, but he was released today, according to the transaction log on his MLB.com player page. Robertson, who recently turned 27, appeared in the majors for the Dodgers, Red Sox, Cardinals, and Blue Jays from … [Read more...] about Royals To Sign Nick Robertson To Minor League Deal
Royals Move Bailey Falter To Bullpen
The Royals are going to be reinstating Michael Lorenzen from the 15-day injured list on Saturday, which will bump left-hander Bailey Falter to the bullpen. Manager Matt Quatraro relayed the news to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. It’s an unfortunate development for Falter, who has been having a good season overall. He logged 113 1/3 innings over 22 starts with the Pirates, allowing … [Read more...] about Royals Move Bailey Falter To Bullpen
Royals Place Hunter Harvey On Injured List
The Royals announced today that right-hander Hunter Harvey has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right adductor strain. Fellow righty Luinder Avila has been recalled in the corresponding move and will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game. Harvey’s IL stint is another frustrating development in his tenure as a Royal. He was acquired from … [Read more...] about Royals Place Hunter Harvey On Injured List
Royals Trade Freddy Fermin To Padres For Ryan Bergert, Stephen Kolek
The Padres are acquiring catcher Freddy Fermin from the Royals, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Right-handers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek are headed to Kansas City in exchange for Fermin. The clubs have since announced the deal. Fermin, 30, heads to San Diego after parts of four seasons with the Royals. After a three-game cup of coffee in 2022, Fermin debuted … [Read more...] about Royals Trade Freddy Fermin To Padres For Ryan Bergert, Stephen Kolek