Here’s the latest on a trio of players who were recently designated for assignment. All information is courtesy of the transactions log on that respective player’s MLB.com profile page. Veteran southpaw Rich Hill has elected free agency after being DFA’d by the Royals earlier this week. Hill, 45, is the oldest active big leaguer and held off on signing a contract this year … [Read more...] about Minor MLB Transactions: 8/2/25
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Royals Injury Update: Jonathan India and Steven Cruz exits, Michael Massey rehab
The Kansas City Royals received a lot of injury news in the past 24 hours, some posing as just minor setbacks while others could be bigger issues. … [Read more...] about Royals Injury Update: Jonathan India and Steven Cruz exits, Michael Massey rehab
Blue Jays series preview: New-look Royals head north of the border
Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images Both the Royals and Blue Jays were active at the trade deadline The Royals added four new players to the roster at the trade deadline - outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, and pitchers Ryan Bergert, Bailey Falter, and Stephen Kolek (who will likely head to the minors), in addition to the acquisitions of Randal Grichuk and Adam Frazier earlier … [Read more...] about Blue Jays series preview: New-look Royals head north of the border
MJ Melendez sent down among roster moves to accommodate trade acquisitions
Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images MJ Melendez is shipped out. A day after adding three pitchers and an outfielder, the Royals made corresponding roster moves for their game tonight against the Blue Jays. MJ Melendez was optioned to Triple-A Omaha and outfielder Joey Wiemer was designated for assignment. The Royals also moved pitcher Kris Bubic to the 60-day Injured List. … [Read more...] about MJ Melendez sent down among roster moves to accommodate trade acquisitions