The Royals announced that outfielder MJ Melendez has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 15, due to a left ankle sprain. No corresponding move was immediately announced as the club doesn’t play again until Friday due to the All-Star break. Melendez, 25, departed the club’s most recent game on Sunday after apparently injuring himself running out a ground … [Read more...] about Royals Place MJ Melendez On Injured List
Several Teams Showing Interest In Luis Garcia
Angels right-hander Luis Garcia is drawing widespread trade interest, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman names the Yankees, Red Sox, and Royals as among the interested teams. Garcia, 37, is a veteran of 12 MLB seasons and has been a steady middle relief arm for many yearss. After pitching to roughly league average results (99 ERA+) in six years with the … [Read more...] about Several Teams Showing Interest In Luis Garcia
Rangers Trade Michael Lorenzen To Royals
The Rangers announced Monday morning that they’ve traded right-hander Michael Lorenzen to the Royals in exchange for minor league lefty Walter Pennington. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported shortly before the announcement that Kansas City had been showing interest in Lorenzen. Pennington is on the 40-man roster, so no corresponding moves were necessary. A trade of … [Read more...] about Rangers Trade Michael Lorenzen To Royals
Royals Interested In Luis Rengifo, Taylor Ward
The Royals are looking to add a right-handed hitter, reports Jayson Stark of the Athletic (via Ken Rosenthal’s latest column). The Angels’ Luis Rengifo and Taylor Ward are under consideration, as is Washington’s Lane Thomas. Rengifo is a switch-hitter who does more damage from the right side. Ward and Thomas are strictly right-handed bats. Rengifo is the most valuable of the … [Read more...] about Royals Interested In Luis Rengifo, Taylor Ward
Royals Have Shown Interest In Tanner Scott
Tanner Scott is almost certain to be traded within the next four days. He and Carlos Estévez are the top two rental relievers on the market. The Marlins are willing to listen on anyone on the roster and already traded one key bullpen piece last night. Scott has been a known target for the likes of the Yankees, Dodgers, Orioles and Phillies dating back to the middle of June. … [Read more...] about Royals Have Shown Interest In Tanner Scott