The Royals announced right-hander Kyle Wright has cleared waivers and elected free agency. Wright had been placed on outright waivers earlier this week. Left-hander Sam Long has also cleared waivers and elected free agency. Wright will depart from the organization without making a big-league appearance. Kansas City acquired him in a November 2023 trade that sent Jackson Kowar … [Read more...] about Royals’ Kyle Wright Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency
Royals’ Alec Marsh Undergoes Labrum Surgery
Royals starter Alec Marsh underwent labrum surgery, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The right-hander did not pitch at all this season because of recurring shoulder issues. He’s going to miss most or all of the 2026 season as well. Rogers suggests it could be a yearlong rehab process. A second-round pick in 2019, Marsh debuted as a swingman four years later. He held a rotation … [Read more...] about Royals’ Alec Marsh Undergoes Labrum Surgery
White Sox Name Zach Bove Pitching Coach; Derek Shomon To Be Hitting Coach
The White Sox have made two notable additions to their coaching staff. James Fegan of Sox Machine reports that Derek Shomon will be the new hitting coach and Zach Bove the new pitching coach. The Sox have already announced Bove’s hiring. It was announced back in September that the Sox would be making multiple coaching changes, with pitching coach Ethan Katz and hitting coach … [Read more...] about White Sox Name Zach Bove Pitching Coach; Derek Shomon To Be Hitting Coach
Royals Sign Salvador Perez To Two-Year Extension
Salvador Perez will remain in Kansas City for at least another two seasons. The Royals announced an extension with the nine-time All-Star that covers the 2026-27 campaigns. It’s reportedly a $25MM guarantee for the Beverly Hills Sports Council client, though the deal includes some deferrals. The guarantee includes a $7MM signing bonus. Kansas City had held a $13.5MM option for … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Salvador Perez To Two-Year Extension
Royals Place Kyle Wright On Outright Waivers
The Royals have placed right-hander Kyle Wright on outright waivers, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He’s missed each of the past two seasons following shoulder surgery performed in October 2023. Assuming he clears, he’ll have the right to reject an outright assignment and become a free agent based on his service time (4.151 years). Wright, 30, came over from the … [Read more...] about Royals Place Kyle Wright On Outright Waivers