The Royals have been linked to both bullpen and outfield help in recent weeks. General manager J.J. Picollo has gone so far as to publicly acknowledge a desire to improve in both areas in advance of next month’s trade deadline. At the moment, however, it seems the two needs are not viewed as equally necessary. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Kansas City is currently … [Read more...] about Royals Prioritizing Bullpen Help Over Outfield Bat
Royals Sign Jesus Tinoco To Minor League Deal
The Royals signed reliever Jesús Tinoco to a minor league contract. The move was announced by Kansas City’s Triple-A team in Omaha. Tinoco elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Rangers last week. A 29-year-old righty, Tinoco has pitched in parts of five MLB campaigns. That includes nine appearances with Texas this season. Tinoco had a rough go during … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Jesus Tinoco To Minor League Deal
Kris Bubic Moving To Bullpen On Rehab Stint
Royals left-hander Kris Bubic is closing in on his first major league work since undergoing Tommy John surgery last April. The Stanford product began a rehab assignment last month and has made seven starts between Double-A and Triple-A. While Bubic has worked from the rotation in the minors thus far, that won’t be his role with the big league club. General manager J.J. Picollo … [Read more...] about Kris Bubic Moving To Bullpen On Rehab Stint
Royals Among Teams With Interest In Tommy Pham
There may be no player who is more likely to be traded over the next month than Tommy Pham, who is hitting well as an affordable rental on the worst team in the league. It’d be very surprising if the White Sox didn’t move him before the July 30 deadline. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Royals are one of the teams that have shown interest. There’s nothing to … [Read more...] about Royals Among Teams With Interest In Tommy Pham
GM: Royals Hope To Deepen Bullpen, Add Hitter Who Can Play Outfield And Infield
The Royals have been one of baseball’s best turnaround stories in 2024, currently sitting nine games over .500 and in possession of the second Wild Card spot in the American League. At five games back of the division-leading Guardians and a half-game up on the third-place Twins, they’re in a tightly contested race for their division as well. Royals general manager J.J. Picollo … [Read more...] about GM: Royals Hope To Deepen Bullpen, Add Hitter Who Can Play Outfield And Infield