The A’s returned Rule 5 draftee Noah Murdock to the Royals, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. Kansas City assigned him to Triple-A Omaha. Murdock does not occupy a spot on their 40-man roster. This was the likeliest outcome after the A’s designated Murdock for assignment last Friday. Any team that traded for him or claimed him off waivers would have taken on … [Read more...] about A’s Return Rule 5 Pick Noah Murdock To Royals
Royals Notes: Outfield, Caglianone, Harvey
The Royals enter the weekend with the American League’s fourth-best record (23-16) and in possession of the league’s second Wild Card spot. Their starting rotation, as highlighted by MLBTR’s Anthony Franco yesterday, looks exceptional. Their top four relievers, by workload, have ERAs of 2.65 or better. Pitching was never going to be the question with this Kansas City roster, … [Read more...] about Royals Notes: Outfield, Caglianone, Harvey
A’s Designate Noah Murdock For Assignment
The A’s designated Rule 5 pick Noah Murdock for assignment, relays Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. Righty Elvis Alvarado was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to take his spot in the bullpen. Alvarado is already on the 40-man roster, so the move drops their count to 39. Murdock, 26, was the fourth player selected in last winter’s Rule 5 draft. (The A’s had the fifth pick, but … [Read more...] about A’s Designate Noah Murdock For Assignment
Kyle Wright Pulled Off Rehab Stint With Shoulder Fatigue, Continuing To Play Catch
Kyle Wright’s first appearance with the Royals will wait a little longer than hoped. The team announced this evening that they’ve pulled him back from his rehab assignment in Double-A after Wright reported shoulder fatigue. The club specified that they believe it to be a minor setback, saying the “tentative plan” is for him to skip one or two starts before beginning a new minor … [Read more...] about Kyle Wright Pulled Off Rehab Stint With Shoulder Fatigue, Continuing To Play Catch
Royals Sign Trevor Richards To Minor League Deal
The Royals have signed right-hander Trevor Richards to a minor league deal, according to an announcement from the Omaha Storm Chasers, Kansas City’s Triple-A affiliate. The righty has been assigned to Omaha and will give the Royals some non-roster bullpen depth. Richards, 32 next week, hasn’t been in good form lately. The Twins acquired him from the Blue Jays at last year’s … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Trevor Richards To Minor League Deal