Veteran reliever Tyler Duffey revealed today that he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous mole from his left shoulder last week (link via Anne Rogers of MLB.com). Duffey fortunately said that testing after the surgery has come back negative, although he’ll continue to undergo periodic check-ups over the next few months. Bally Sports Kansas City provides video of his media … [Read more...] about Royals’ Tyler Duffey Recently Underwent Procedure To Treat Melanoma
U. L. Washington Passes Away
Former big league shortstop U. L. Washington passed away on Sunday at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer. “We mourn the loss of Royals Baseball Academy graduate and 1980 American League Champion U. L. Washington and send our condolences to his family and friends,” the Royals said in a statement earlier today. “So sorry to hear my friend my teammate UL Washington has died … [Read more...] about U. L. Washington Passes Away
AL Notes: Royals, Astros, McKay
The Royals are entering the 2024 season with elevated expectations after the club spent more than $100MM in free agency this winter on top of a massive 11-year extension for franchise shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. With that influx of free agent talent comes increased competition for spots on the club’s Opening Day roster. That excess of talent is particularly clear in the outfield, … [Read more...] about AL Notes: Royals, Astros, McKay
Carlos Hernández Shut Down Due To Shoulder Soreness
Royals manager Matt Quatraro provided some updates about the club’s players to Anne Rogers of MLB.com (X links). Right-hander Carlos Hernández will be shut down for a while due to shoulder soreness while left-handed pitching prospect Christian Chamberlain has a torn ulnar collateral ligament. Last week, it was reported that Hernández had been slowed by the shoulder issue but … [Read more...] about Carlos Hernández Shut Down Due To Shoulder Soreness
Royals Notes: Catchers, Hernandez, Pasquantino
The Royals’ recent deal with Austin Nola gives them three catchers on the 40-man roster, and the organization has considered carrying all three to open the season, general manager J.J. Picollo suggested Friday (X link via Jaylon Thompson of the Kansas City Star). Picollo voiced confidence that Freddy Fermin would break camp as the team’s backup to Salvador Perez but noted that … [Read more...] about Royals Notes: Catchers, Hernandez, Pasquantino