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 and Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… At the … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: What We Learned From The Offseason
Cavan Biggio Expected To Make Royals’ Roster
The Royals announced a wide slate of cuts this morning. Infielder Harold Castro, righty Taylor Clarke, catcher Brian O’Keefe and infielder Tyler Tolbert were all reassigned to minor league camp. All were non-roster invitees. Meanwhile, infielder Nick Loftin and outfielders Drew Waters and Joey Wiemer were optioned to Triple-A Omaha. That leaves just 26 players in camp — one of … [Read more...] about Cavan Biggio Expected To Make Royals’ Roster
Royals Release Ross Stripling, Luke Maile
The Royals announced this morning that they’ve granted both right-hander Ross Stripling and catcher Luke Maile their release. Both players had opt-out opportunities in their contracts as Article XX(B) free agents and requested their release if not added to the club’s active roster. Stripling, 35, is the more well-known player of the two. He debuted back in 2016 with the Dodgers … [Read more...] about Royals Release Ross Stripling, Luke Maile
Royals Outright Nick Pratto, Nelson Velazquez; Phillies Claim Carlos Hernandez
The Royals have cleared three spots on their 40-man roster, according to a report from Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The club placed first baseman Nick Pratto, outfielder Nelson Velazquez, and right-hander Carlos Hernandez on waivers. Hernandez was claimed by the Phillies, while both Pratto and Velazquez cleared waivers and have been outrighted to Triple-A. The Phillies subsequently … [Read more...] about Royals Outright Nick Pratto, Nelson Velazquez; Phillies Claim Carlos Hernandez
Royals To Acquire Mark Canha From Brewers
The Brewers are trading first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha to the Royals, report Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of The New York Post. According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, Milwaukee receives a player to be named or cash in return. Canha signed a minor league deal with the Brewers last month. As MLBTR’s Steve Adams wrote yesterday, the 10-year veteran is one of a number of players … [Read more...] about Royals To Acquire Mark Canha From Brewers