The Royals announced that they have claimed Braden Shewmake off waivers from the White Sox. The infielder had been designated for assignment by Chicago a week ago when they acquired left-hander Tyler Gilbert. Shewmake, 27, was the 21st overall pick of the 2019 draft, selected by the Braves out of Texas A&M. He’s appeared in parts of two big league seasons between Atlanta … [Read more...] about Royals Claim Braden Shewmake
Royals To Re-Sign Michael Lorenzen
The Royals and Michael Lorenzen are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $7MM contract. The deal, which is pending a physical, comes with a $5.5MM salary for next season. There’s a $12MM mutual option for 2026 that would come with a $1.5MM buyout if the Royals decline their end of the option. The contract also contains $1MM in performance bonuses for the CAA client. Lorenzen … [Read more...] about Royals To Re-Sign Michael Lorenzen
Royals Sign Cavan Biggio To Minor League Contract
The Royals announced that utilityman Cavan Biggio has been signed to a minor league contract. While no mention was made in the team’s official announcement, it can be assumed that Biggio received an invitation to Kansas City’s big league Spring Training camp. K.C. is Biggio’s fifth different organization within the last seven months. Biggio had spent his entire pro career … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Cavan Biggio To Minor League Contract
Royals Re-Sign Austin Cox To Minors Contract
The Royals have signed Austin Cox to another minor league contract. After electing free agency in November, the left-hander will return to the only MLB organization he’s known throughout his seven-year pro career. The team announced the signing this afternoon. Cox, who turns 28 on Opening Day, first signed with the Royals as a fifth-round draft pick in 2018. After an impressive … [Read more...] about Royals Re-Sign Austin Cox To Minors Contract
Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts
Several teams don’t publicize contract details for their top front office executives or even for their managers, so this list of skipper and execs (any head of a baseball operations department, whether titled as a president of baseball ops, general manager, chief baseball officer, etc.) entering the final year of their deals may not be entirely complete or accurate. Still, … [Read more...] about Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts