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Right-hander Alex Lange agrees to contract with Royals, 2 days after he was released by Tigers

Alex Lange, known for his strikeout ability and 222 strikeouts over five MLB seasons, joins the Royals as they reshape their bullpen for the 2026 season.

  • On Thursday, Alex Lange agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, two days after the Detroit Tigers released the right-handed pitcher.
  • Earlier this year, Lange was sidelined by a strained right lat muscle, activated Aug. 18, pitched one scoreless inning, then was optioned to Triple-A Toledo.
  • Over five big-league seasons, Lange recorded 222 strikeouts in 196 appearances and is a former LSU standout and first-round pick of the Chicago Cubs.
  • The Royals are bringing a local arm back home, signing Lee's Summit West product Lange as they continue reworking their bullpen for 2026.
  • Having made one big-league appearance last season, Lange finished the year in Triple-A Toledo with rehab and minor-league outings, offering a route back to the majors.
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Right-hander Alex Lange agrees to contract with Royals, 2 days after he was released by Tigers

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Right-hander Alex Lange agrees to contract with Royals, 2 days after he was released by Tigers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alex Lange agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, two days after the 30-year-old right-hander was released by the Detroit Tigers.

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Right-hander Alex Lange agrees to contract with Royals, 2 days after he was released by Tigers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alex Lange agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, two days after the 30-year-old right-hander was released by the Detroit Tigers.

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MLB Trade Rumors broke the news in United States on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
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