The Royals announced this morning that they’ve granted both right-hander Ross Stripling and catcher Luke Maile their release. Both players had opt-out opportunities in their contracts as Article XX(B) free agents and requested their release if not added to the club’s active roster. Stripling, 35, is the more well-known player of the two. He debuted back in 2016 with the Dodgers … [Read more...] about Royals Release Ross Stripling, Luke Maile
Royals Outright Nick Pratto, Nelson Velazquez; Phillies Claim Carlos Hernandez
The Royals have cleared three spots on their 40-man roster, according to a report from Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The club placed first baseman Nick Pratto, outfielder Nelson Velazquez, and right-hander Carlos Hernandez on waivers. Hernandez was claimed by the Phillies, while both Pratto and Velazquez cleared waivers and have been outrighted to Triple-A. The Phillies subsequently … [Read more...] about Royals Outright Nick Pratto, Nelson Velazquez; Phillies Claim Carlos Hernandez
Royals To Acquire Mark Canha From Brewers
The Brewers are trading first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha to the Royals, report Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of The New York Post. According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, Milwaukee receives a player to be named or cash in return. Canha signed a minor league deal with the Brewers last month. As MLBTR’s Steve Adams wrote yesterday, the 10-year veteran is one of a number of players … [Read more...] about Royals To Acquire Mark Canha From Brewers
36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement implemented a new series of uniform opt-out dates for players who qualified as free agents under Article XX(b) of said agreement and sign a minor league deal in free agency. More specifically, that designation falls on players with six-plus years of MLB service time who finished the preceding season on a major league roster or injured … [Read more...] about 36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
AL Notes: Meadows, Pérez, Mateo, Estévez
The Tigers are facing a few injuries in their outfield mix, with each of Matt Vierling, Parker Meadows and Wenceel Pérez battling health issues. Vierling has already been ruled out for Opening Day due to a rotator cuff strain and Meadows might not make it for the opener either. Meadows has been experiencing a nerve issue in his upper right arm. He tells Evan Petzold of the … [Read more...] about AL Notes: Meadows, Pérez, Mateo, Estévez