The Royals announced this evening that they’ve signed starter Zach Davies to a minor league pact. The Boras Corporation client has been assigned to Triple-A Omaha. Davies adds a veteran rotation option to the upper levels of the K.C. system. He was in Nationals camp this spring but didn’t make the MLB roster and was cut loose just before Opening Day. The 31-year-old righty had … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Zach Davies To Minor League Deal
Royals Acquire Colin Selby From Pirates
The Royals have acquired right-hander Colin Selby from the Pirates in exchange for minor league left-hander Connor Oliver. Both teams have announced the trade, and Kansas City further noted that left-hander Josh Taylor has been shifted to the 60-day injured list to create space for Selby on the 40-man roster. Pittsburgh designated Selby for assignment earlier this week, and … [Read more...] about Royals Acquire Colin Selby From Pirates
Voters Reject Stadium Tax For Royals And Chiefs
Voters in Jackson County, Missouri voted overwhelmingly against a sales tax measure that would have given money to the Royals and Chiefs, per reports from Dave Skretta of the Associated Press and Mike Hendricks of The Kansas City Star. 58% of voters were against the measure with just 42% in support. The Royals currently play in Kauffman Stadium while the Chiefs play in … [Read more...] about Voters Reject Stadium Tax For Royals And Chiefs
Royals Sign Brian O’Keefe To Minor League Deal
The Royals announced Monday that they’ve signed catcher Brian O’Keefe to a minor league contract. He’ll report to Triple-A Omaha tomorrow. O’Keefe spent spring training in the Twins organization after signing a minor league deal with Minnesota, but he was released late four days ago. O’Keefe, 30, has appeared with the Mariners in each of the past two MLB seasons. He has only 25 … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Brian O’Keefe To Minor League Deal
Royals Release Sandy Leon
The Royals announced this evening that they’ve catcher Sandy Leon has requested and been granted his release by the organization. Leon had signed with the club on a minor league deal back in January. Leon, 35, made his big league debut with the Nationals back in 2012 and has made appearances in every major league season since thanks to his strong reputation as a glove-first … [Read more...] about Royals Release Sandy Leon