Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Is Matt Quatraro Manager of the Year? Anne Rogers makes the case for Matt Quatraro to win Manager of the Year, which is revealed tonight. In his second season as Kansas City’s manager, Quatraro led the club to a remarkable 30-win turnaround and an 86-76 record. The 2024 Royals were just the third team to make the … [Read more...] about Royals Rumblings – News for November 19, 2024
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Potential trade target: Nico Hoerner
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs second baseman has a high-contact approach. The Royals are seeking an on-base hitter to set the table for MVP candidate Bobby Witt Jr., and could use offensive upgrades at second, third, and the outfield. There are reports they have discussed potentially acquiring Reds second baseman Jonathan India. But another … [Read more...] about Potential trade target: Nico Hoerner
Royals add Noah Cameron, Luinder Avila, Eric Cerantola to the 40-man roster
Photo by Zac BonDurant/MLB Photos via Getty Images Today is the deadline to protect Rule 5-eligible players. The Royals have added pitchers Noah Cameron, Luinder Avila, and Eric Cerantola to the 40-man roster ahead of today’s deadline to protect Rule 5-eligible players. Cameron was one of top Royals pitchers in the upper minors, posting a 3.63 ERA in 16 starts at … [Read more...] about Royals add Noah Cameron, Luinder Avila, Eric Cerantola to the 40-man roster
Matt Quatraro finishes second in Manager of the Year vote
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt takes home the award. Royals manager Matt Quatraro finished second in voting for Manager of the Year, with Cleveland skipper Stephen Vogt taking home the award in his first season. Quatraro improved the Royals by 30 wins in his second year at the helm, winning 86 games and earning the first post-season … [Read more...] about Matt Quatraro finishes second in Manager of the Year vote
Royals Select Three Players To 40-Man Roster
The Royals have selected left-hander Noah Cameron, right-hander Luinder Avila, and right-hander Eric Cerantola to their 40-man roster ahead of this evening Rule 5 Draft protection deadline, per a team announcement. No corresponding moves were necessary, and the club’s 40-man roster now stands at 37 players. Cameron, 25, was a seventh-round pick by the Royals in 2021. A starter … [Read more...] about Royals Select Three Players To 40-Man Roster