The Brewers and Royals have agreed to a trade sending right-handed reliever Taylor Clarke from Kansas City to Milwaukee in exchange for minor league righty Ryan Brady and minor league infielder Cam Devanney, the teams announced Thursday. The trade of Clarke opens a spot on the Royals’ 40-man roster for newly signed Seth Lugo, whose three-year $45MM contract (the third year of … [Read more...] about Royals Trade Taylor Clarke To Brewers
Royals, Mariners Have Shown Trade Interest In Tyler O’Neill
The Cardinals have been exploring trade scenarios involving outfielder Tyler O’Neill — president of baseball operations John Mozeliak acknowledged as much at this week’s Winter Meetings — and Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports that the Royals and Mariners are two of the several teams who’ve spoken to the Cards about the 28-year-old O’Neill. A two-time Gold … [Read more...] about Royals, Mariners Have Shown Trade Interest In Tyler O’Neill
Royals Sign Will Smith
The Royals announced the signing of left-hander Will Smith to a one-year contract. It’s reportedly a $5MM guarantee for the CAA client, who could earn up to $1MM in additional incentives. He’d receive $125K for every fifth appearance between 25 and 60 contests. Smith, 34, returns to the club with whom he made his big league debut back in 2012. Then a starting pitcher, Smith … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Will Smith
Royals Have Had Discussions With Michael Wacha, Jack Flaherty
The Royals’ wide-ranging search for rotation help has led to discussions with free agents Michael Wacha and Jack Flaherty, tweets Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Kansas City has also been linked to free agents Marcus Stroman, Lucas Giolito and Seth Lugo within the past week. Royals general manager J.J. Picollo has said on multiple occasions this winter that he’s hoping to bolster his … [Read more...] about Royals Have Had Discussions With Michael Wacha, Jack Flaherty
Royals Finalizing Deal With Chris Stratton
The Royals are close to securing their second free-agent pitcher of the day, as they’re reported to be finalizing a two-year, $8MM deal with reliever Chris Stratton. The contract will pay the McKinnis Sports client $3.5MM in 2024 when finalized, and there’s a $500K buyout on a $4.5MM player option for the 2025 season. Kansas City also agreed to terms with righty Seth Lugo on a … [Read more...] about Royals Finalizing Deal With Chris Stratton