US EditionRoyals acquire RHP Mitch Spence from the Athletics for RHP A.J. Causey
The Royals added versatile pitcher Mitch Spence while clearing roster space, trading him for 23-year-old prospect A.J. Causey who posted a 1.72 ERA in 48 relief appearances.
- At Surprise, Ariz., the Royals acquired right-hander Mitch Spence from the Athletics for 23-year-old right-hander A.J. Causey on Thursday.
- By DFAing Spence earlier this week, the A's cleared a 40-man roster spot while gaining an intriguing righty that they don't have to add to the 40-man yet.
- Spence logged a 3-6 record with a 5.10 ERA in 32 appearances, including eight starts, in the 2025 season and was originally a Rule 5 Draft selection before 2024.
- The Royals placed Alec Marsh on the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot, while the A's acquired A.J. Causey, who isn't Rule 5 eligible until December of 2027.
- As a 23-year-old prospect with 11-5 and nine saves in the minors, A.J. Causey posted a 1.72 ERA, struck out 75, walked 18, and was a non-roster invite to Royals camp.
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Placing high value on pitching depth, Royals acquire Spence from A's
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Reliever A.J. Causey was just beginning to stretch and prepare for his first live bullpen session at his first big league camp on Thursday when he was pulled to the side and told that he had just been traded. The Royals finalized a deal that sent Causey,
A's Trade Mitch Spence To Royals
The Athletics have traded right-hander Mitch Spence to the Royals in exchange for minor league righty AJ Causey, per announcements from both clubs. Spence was designated for assignment by the A’s earlier this week. Kansas City placed righty Alec Marsh on the 60-day IL to open a roster spot for Spence. The 27-year-old Spence didn’t have to wait long to find a new home after getting DFAed on Tuesday. He’ll head to Kansas City as a depth option beh…
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