US EditionRoyals’ Trade Deadline Moves Aim to Balance Winning Now and Building for the Future
JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AUG 1 – The Royals acquired four MLB-ready players, including three pitchers, aiming to boost their playoff chances while preserving top prospects under contract through 2029, GM said.
- On Thursday, the Kansas City Royals made several trades and extended starter Seth Lugo while trailing 3½ games behind a wild-card spot.
- The team faced rotation injuries and offensive struggles that prompted moves to improve pitching depth without sacrificing key prospects.
- They acquired pitchers Ryan Bergert, Stephen Kolek, and Bailey Falter plus outfielder Matt Yastrzemski to bolster the roster for now and beyond.
- General manager J.J. Picollo said, "We have to be smart in what we do," emphasizing their young core and building a culture of winning.
- These additions deepen the staff and improve playoff chances, though the Royals remain underdogs needing pitcher development to advance postseason hopes.
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Royals Make Moves at Trade Deadline Ahead of Series Against Blue Jays
timesng.com: KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals made significant roster changes ahead of their weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays. On August 1, 2025, the team announced the addition of four new players, including outfielder Mike Yastrzemski and pitchers Ryan Bergert, Bailey Falter, and Stephen Kolek. The Royals also acquired Randal Grichuk and […] This post Royals Make Moves at Trade Deadline Ahead of Series Against Blue Jays ap…
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