Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo, and the re-signed Michael Wacha and Michael Lorenzen project as the Royals’ top four starters, setting up a competition for the fifth spot between such pitchers as Kris Bubic, Alec Marsh, Kyle Wright, and Daniel Lynch IV. However, MLB.com’s Anne Rogers writes that left-handed prospect Noah Cameron might also be on the radar as at least a depth arm, … [Read more...] about Royals Notes: Rotation, Cameron, Bowlan, Mitchell
Details On Nolan Arenado Trade Talks
For much of the offseason, a Nolan Arenado trade seemed inevitable. But spring training is now rolling along and he’s still a Cardinal. Today, Katie Woo of The Athletic takes an extensive look at the twists and turns of the winter. Many of the details came out over the past few months but the piece also provides some new tidbits and extra context. Arenado’s no-trade clause was … [Read more...] about Details On Nolan Arenado Trade Talks
Royals Sign Ross Stripling To Minor League Deal
The Royals announced that they have signed right-hander Ross Stripling to a minor league deal. The Excel Sports Management has also been invited to participate in major league spring training. Stripling, 35, is a veteran swingman with plenty of good seasons under his belt. However, he’s coming off two pretty rough campaigns. From 2016 to 2022, he logged 672 innings between the … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Ross Stripling To Minor League Deal
Royals Extend GM J.J. Picollo, Exercise 2026 Option On Manager Matt Quatraro
The Royals have signed general manager J.J. Picollo to an extension that runs through the 2030 season and contains a 2031 club option, per a team announcement. They’ve also exercised their 2026 club option on manager Matt Quatraro, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Picollo, 54, has been with the Royals for nearly two decades, originally joining the club as an assistant general … [Read more...] about Royals Extend GM J.J. Picollo, Exercise 2026 Option On Manager Matt Quatraro
Royals Sign Luke Maile To Minor League Deal
The Royals announced that catcher Luke Maile was signed to a minor league contract. Maile will receive an invitation to Kansas City’s big league Spring Training camp. Salvador Perez and Freddy Fermin are locked in as the catching tandem on the Royals’ active roster, so Maile projects as a depth piece for their minor league ranks if he remains in the organization. Perez, … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Luke Maile To Minor League Deal