The 39-27 Royals remain one of the most surprising stories of the season’s first couple months. While Kansas City certainly expected to be better than they were last year, they’ve played well enough to have a chance to top last season’s 56 wins by the All-Star Break. Any turnaround that drastic is going to have multiple causes. Among the biggest (and perhaps least anticipated) … [Read more...] about Salvador Perez’s Resurgent Showing
Royals Sign Kevin Padlo To Minor League Deal
The Royals signed Kevin Padlo to a minor league contract. The deal was announced by Kansas City’s Double-A team in Northwest Arkansas, where the infielder will report in his new organization. It’s a bit of a step down for Padlo, who had been in Triple-A after signing an offseason minor league deal with the Dodgers. Los Angeles released him last week following a middling … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Kevin Padlo To Minor League Deal
Royals Exploring Bullpen Market
The Royals have been perhaps the most surprising contender of 2024. Kansas City’s 36-26 record is fourth-best in the American League. They’re five games behind the Guardians in a suddenly competitive AL Central and occupy the second Wild Card spot. One year removed from a 106-loss season, K.C. should find themselves in position to add MLB help at the deadline. ESPN’s Jeff … [Read more...] about Royals Exploring Bullpen Market
Royals Place Michael Wacha On 15-Day Injured List
The Royals placed right-hander Michael Wacha on the 15-day injured list earlier today due to what manager Matt Quatraro described to reporters (including MLB.com’s Anne Rogers) as a “small, non-displaced” fracture in his left foot. Kansas City recalled left-hander Daniel Lynch IV to take Wacha’s place both on the active roster and in the starting rotation. A timetable for … [Read more...] about Royals Place Michael Wacha On 15-Day Injured List
Royals Outright Tyler Duffey
The Royals have sent right-hander Tyler Duffey outright to Triple-A Omaha, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The righty has the right to reject this assignment and elect free agency, as a player with more than five years of major league service time, though it’s not yet clear if … [Read more...] about Royals Outright Tyler Duffey