US EditionRoyals Traded Catcher Freddy Fermin Thursday to the San Diego Padres for 2 Starting Pitchers
JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, JUL 31 – The Royals acquired 25-year-old pitcher Ryan Bergert, a top Padres prospect with a 2.78 ERA in 11 MLB games, to address injuries in their pitching staff.
- On Thursday, July 31, 2025, the Royals traded Freddy Fermin to the Padres for Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek before the 5 p.m. CT deadline.
- Facing a rotation shortfall after starter Kris Bubic’s injury, Kansas City sought reinforcements, with Bergert offering an arm that could slot into their rotation recently.
- Across seven starts and 11 outings, Ryan Bergert held opposing hitters to a.186 average, impressing in his rookie season.
- With Fermin gone, Kansas City is down to Salvador Perez and Luke Maile, while Fermin may get over 50 percent of playing time in San Diego.
- Both incoming pitchers have already started games for San Diego this week, boosting Kansas City’s rotation which now includes four former Padres starters.
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