11:46am: The Royals have announced that Bubic is being placed on the 15-day injured list with a left rotator cuff strain. Rogers reports that the lefty will undergo further testing to determine next steps. In the meantime, the Royals have recalled right-hander Jonathan Bowlan to replace Bubic on the active roster. 10:12am: The Royals appear to be inching more closely to buying … [Read more...] about Royals Place Kris Bubic On IL With Rotator Cuff Strain
Royals Designate Cavan Biggio For Assignment
The Royals announced Friday that infielder/outfielder Cavan Biggio has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to reliever Hunter Harvey, who has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Righty Jonathan Bowlan has been optioned to Triple-A. Biggio, 30, signed a minor league deal with the Royals in the offseason. He cracked the Opening Day … [Read more...] about Royals Designate Cavan Biggio For Assignment
Royals Designate Tyler Gentry For Assignment
The Royals announced Tuesday that they’ve designated outfielder Tyler Gentry for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to left-hander Rich Hill, whose previously reported promotion from Triple-A Omaha is now official. Righty Andrew Hoffmann was optioned to Omaha to open an active roster spot for the 45-year-old Hill. Gentry, 26, made his big league debut last year but … [Read more...] about Royals Designate Tyler Gentry For Assignment
Jesse Chavez Announces Retirement
Right-hander Jesse Chavez announced his retirement on Foul Territory today. He was on the Braves’ roster until recently but was designated for assignment a week ago when that club acquired Dane Dunning. Chavez elected free agency after clearing waivers and has apparently decided to hang up his spikes in recent days. “I don’t think we’re gonna keep going,” Chavez said. “I think … [Read more...] about Jesse Chavez Announces Retirement
Latest On Seth Lugo’s Trade Candidacy
Seth Lugo reeled off another productive start this afternoon, tossing six innings of two-run ball to earn the win at Wrigley Field. The veteran right-hander now carries a 2.95 earned run average with a 22% strikeout rate. This was his 11th quality start in 19 appearances. Kansas City took two out of three from the Cubs, but they’re still three games under .500. They’re off … [Read more...] about Latest On Seth Lugo’s Trade Candidacy