The Royals have traded outfielder Edward Olivares to the Pirates for minor league infielder Deivis Nadal, according to team announcements. Kansas City needed to clear a 40-man roster spot after their previously-reported deal with right-hander Chris Stratton. Olivares, 28 in March, will be joining the fourth organization of his career. An international signing of the Blue Jays, … [Read more...] about Pirates Acquire Edward Olivares From Royals
Diamondbacks Claim Collin Snider
The D-backs announced Monday that they’ve claimed right-hander Collin Snider off waivers from the Royals, who designated him for assignment last week. Arizona’s 40-man roster is now at capacity. The 28-year-old Snider has seen action in the Majors in each of the past two seasons with the Royals, totaling 54 2/3 innings in that time. He’s struggled with a 5.93 ERA, 13.4% … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Claim Collin Snider
Royals Sign Michael Wacha
December 18: The Royals have now officially announced the deal. December 15: The Royals’ active offseason is continuing, as Kansas City has agreed to terms with free agent righty Michael Wacha, per a report from Robert Murray of FanSided. It’s a two-year, $32MM contract, ESPN’s Jeff Passan adds. The second season is a player option, so Wacha will have the opportunity to opt … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Michael Wacha
Royals Designate Max Castillo For Assignment
The Royals announced today their previously-reported deal with outfielder Hunter Renfroe, signing him to a one-year contract with a player option for 2025. In a corresponding move, right-hander Max Castillo has been designated for assignment. Castillo, 24, was one of two prospects acquired in the 2022 trade that sent Whit Merrifield from Kansas City to Toronto. … [Read more...] about Royals Designate Max Castillo For Assignment
Royals, Kris Bubic Avoid Arbitration
The Royals announced today that they have avoided arbitration with left-hander Kris Bubic. The southpaw will make $2.35MM next year, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com. That’s just a bit below the $2.4MM projected by MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz. Bubic, 26, was selected 40th overall in the 2018 draft, which was a notable pivot point for the franchise. The club had five picks in the … [Read more...] about Royals, Kris Bubic Avoid Arbitration