The Yankees announced this afternoon that right-hander Matt Sauer had been returned to the organization by the Royals. The 25-year-old was selected by Kansas City with the second-overall pick in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft but was designated for assignment earlier this week. Evidently, Sauer cleared waivers, meaning the Royals had to offer Sauer back to New York for $50K. The Yankees … [Read more...] about Royals Return Rule 5 Pick Matt Sauer To Yankees
Phillies Acquire Jonah Dipoto From Royals
The Royals announced this morning that they’ve traded minor league pitcher Jonah Dipoto to the Phillies for cash considerations. According to the MLB.com transaction log, Philadelphia assigned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The son of former MLB pitcher and current Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto, Jonah is a 27-year-old righty reliever. Kansas City … [Read more...] about Phillies Acquire Jonah Dipoto From Royals
Royals Place Michael Massey On 10-Day Injured List
The Royals placed second baseman Michael Massey on the 10-day injured list today (retroactive to May 25) due to a ligament sprain in his lower back. Infielder Nick Loftin was called up from Triple-A Omaha in the corresponding move. This is the second time Massey’s bad back has sent him to the IL, as his season debut was delayed until April 19 because of a similar injury that … [Read more...] about Royals Place Michael Massey On 10-Day Injured List
Royals Designate Tyler Duffey For Assignment
The Royals announced today that right-hander Carlos Hernández has been reinstated from the injured list. To open a spot for him on the roster, right-hander Tyler Duffey has been designated for assignment. Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase reported on X prior to the official announcement that Hernández was coming off the IL. Duffey, 33, signed a minor league deal with the … [Read more...] about Royals Designate Tyler Duffey For Assignment
Royals Release Zach Davies
The Royals have released veteran right-hander Zach Davies from his minor league contract, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’s pitched decently with Triple-A Omaha while the major league rotation has been a strength in Kansas City, so it’s possible Davies had a mid-May out clause in his minor league pact. Davies, 31, signed with Kansas City back on April 8. He’d spent … [Read more...] about Royals Release Zach Davies