Royals Shift to Bullpen Rebuild Mode With Two Months Left
Kansas City's relief corps posts a 5.31 ERA, second-worst in baseball, prompting a low-cost acquisition strategy as the team eyes 2027.
The Kansas City Royals have the second-worst bullpen ERA in baseball at 5.31, and ownership has signaled a preference for cobbling together relief help cheaply rather than spending heavily. The team has added arms like Connor Seabold, Jose Cuas, Easton McGee, and Nate Pearson, with Carlos Duran and Luke Little potentially joining soon. The signing of 38-year-old Craig Kimbrel drew scrutiny given the availability of younger options. The final two months are being framed as an extended audition to determine which roster needs can be addressed internally versus via outside moves heading into 2027.
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Salvador Perez Exits Game With Right Elbow Aggravation
The Royals' starting catcher was removed mid-game after experiencing right elbow discomfort, raising immediate availability concerns.
Blake Snell activated from IL, starts vs. Royals
Snell is back on the mound for the first time since May 9, returning from the injured list to face Kansas City.
Pasquantino Headed to Triple-A Omaha on Rehab Assignment
The Royals announced the injured first baseman will begin a rehab stint with Omaha starting tomorrow.
Royals Announce Roster Moves
The official Royals account posted a roster move announcement, but the linked content was not included in the article body.
Royals Cut Justin Topa Loose from Triple-A Omaha
The 35-year-old reliever is a free agent again after Kansas City released him from their Omaha affiliate, per MiLB transaction log.
Kimbrel Signs With Royals
Veteran closer Craig Kimbrel is joining the Kansas City Royals on a major league deal, according to insider Jon Heyman.