The General Managers Meetings are taking place in Las Vegas this week, a setting where teams often start conversations on possible transactions to be made later in the offseason. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the Royals are evaluating the outfield trade market. It’s a logical target for the club. The outfield in Kansas City has been a weak spot for years. 2025 was no … [Read more...] about Royals Evaluating Outfield Trade Market
Royals, Guardians Among Teams Interested In Brendan Donovan
Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan figures to be one of the most sought after trade candidates this offseason. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Royals and Guardians are two of the clubs interested in acquiring him. Goold also mentions that the Yankees and Dodgers had interest prior to the deadline, which perhaps indicates they would be … [Read more...] about Royals, Guardians Among Teams Interested In Brendan Donovan
Royals Select Ben Kudrna, Steven Zobac
The Royals announced that they have selected right-handers Ben Kudrna and Steven Zobac to their 40-man roster. That protects both players from being selected in next month’s Rule 5 draft. Kansas City’s 40-man roster count climbs from 37 to 39. The 22-year-old Kudrna was a second-rounder back in 2021. He’s long ranked among the top pitchers in what’s now a thin Royals system. … [Read more...] about Royals Select Ben Kudrna, Steven Zobac
Royals Hire Mike McFerran As Assistant Pitching Coach
The Royals have hired Mike McFerran as an assistant pitching coach, the club announced. The 32-year-old comes over from the Athletics organization, where he’d spent the past two seasons working with minor league pitchers. McFerran has never previously worked on an MLB staff. His two-year stint with the A’s was his first in a professional organization. McFerran had previously … [Read more...] about Royals Hire Mike McFerran As Assistant Pitching Coach
Royals Sign Alex Lange
The Royals signed righty reliever Alex Lange to a one-year contract, per a club announcement. It’s reportedly a $900K guarantee that includes another $100K in performance bonuses: $50K each at 25 and 30 appearances. Lange, who attended high school in the K.C. area, had been released by the Tigers on Tuesday. The Royals had an opening on the 40-man roster and no additional move … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Alex Lange