Kansas City Royals
NEWS
9:06 AM - Salvador Perez (KC) started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's Cactus League loss to the Giants.
9:59 AM - Noah Cameron (KC) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks across 4.1 innings in Thursday's Cactus League loss to Cleveland. He struck out four.
9:39 AM - Carter Jensen (KC) went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Angels.
9:25 AM - Lane Thomas (KC) started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Angels.
9:11 AM - Seth Lugo (KC) threw five innings in a minor-league game Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
10:17 AM - Jac Caglianone (KC) went 4-for-14 with a double, a home run, four RBI, a stolen base and five walks across five games for Italy in the World Baseball Classic.
9:56 AM - Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) went 6-for-24 with two doubles, three stolen bases, three runs scored and six walks across six games for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
9:35 AM - Carlos Estevez (KC) allowed no hits and three walks with no strikeouts across a scoreless inning in Wednesday's Cactus League loss to the Rangers.
8:51 PM - Mitch Spence (KC) Royals optioned Spence to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
6:49 PM - Michael Massey (KC) may not be available for Opening Day due to a calf strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
6:47 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
5:05 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) (side/back) will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Rangers.
9:51 AM - Bailey Falter (KC) allowed no hits or walks across three scoreless innings in Tuesday's Cactus League loss to the Dodgers. He struck out five.
8:13 PM - Ryan Bergert (KC) Royals optioned Bergert to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
5:28 PM - Jonathan India (KC) (groin) is back in action at the top of the Royals order for Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers.
10:39 AM - Luinder Avila (KC) allowed two hits and a hit-by-pitch across 2.1 scoreless innings Monday in Team Venezuela's 4-2 win over Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. He struck out one.
10:15 AM - Maikel Garcia (KC) went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Team Venezuela's 4-2 win Monday over Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic.
11:50 AM - Alex Lange (KC) allowed a hit and a walk across 1.1 scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the White Sox. He struck out one.
11:32 AM - Kyle Isbel (KC) went 2-for-2 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's Cactus League win over the White Sox.
10:03 AM - Ryan Bergert (KC) allowed five runs on seven hits and a walk over 3.2 innings in Saturday's Cactus League loss to the Athletics. He struck out four.
9:47 AM - Jonathan India (KC) (groin) will receive a few days off as a precautionary measure, MLB.com reports.
6:24 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) has been dealing with mild back/left side tightness since Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
10:01 AM - Kris Bubic (KC) allowed two hits and a walk over three scoreless innings in Thursday's Cactus League win over the Padres. He struck out four.
5:39 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) (thumb) is starting in left field and batting third in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Padres.
11:08 AM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) went 3-for-4 with three solo home runs and a walk Wednesday in Team Italy's 9-1 win over Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic.
1:31 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday that Loftin is dealing with a jammed left thumb but should return to the lineup for Thursday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
7:05 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) Matt Quatraro said Loftin was scratched Tuesday due to "general soreness," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
12:16 PM - Michael Massey (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Tuesday that Massey has a "low-grade" calf strain and will be sidelined "hopefully just about a week," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
10:18 AM - Nick Mears (KC) allowed three runs on three hits over one inning in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians.
10:17 AM - Steven Cruz (KC) allowed no hits or walks across 1.1 scoreless innings in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians.
1:32 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) began playing catch from up to 60 feet Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
11:25 AM - Jonathan India (KC) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's Cactus League win over the Reds.
12:13 PM - Steven Zobac (KC) Royals optioned Zobac to Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday.
12:09 PM - Ben Kudrna (KC) Royals optioned Kudrna to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
12:03 PM - Mason Black (KC) allowed no hits and two walks over a scoreless inning in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Rangers. He did not record a strikeout.
11:47 AM - Cole Ragans (KC) allowed six runs on five hits, a walk and a hit-by-pitch over 1.2 innings in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Rangers. He struck out two.
10:33 AM - Lucas Erceg (KC) (shoulder) allowed no hits or walks across a scoreless inning in Tuesday's exhibition win over Team Cuba. He struck out one.
12:56 PM - Noah Cameron (KC) allowed three runs on six hits, a walk and a hit-by-pitch over 2.2 innings in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Angels. He did not record a strikeout.
12:54 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) started at first base and went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Angels.
6:54 PM - Dairon Blanco (KC) Royals designated Blanco for assignment Monday.
2:04 PM - Eric Cerantola (KC) Royals optioned Cerantola to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
11:16 AM - Matt Strahm (KC) allowed a hit and no walks across a scoreless inning in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out one.
11:15 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers.
10:08 AM - Michael Wacha (KC) allowed no hits or walks across two scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out three.
10:05 AM - Kris Bubic (KC) (shoulder) allowed a run on four hits and no walks across two innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out three.
1:59 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) fastball has averaged just 89 mph in his first two appearances of spring training, Thomas Nestico of TJStats.ca reports.
2:31 PM - Starling Marte (KC) signed a contract with the Royals on Saturday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
10:51 AM - Dairon Blanco (KC) (head) will start in left field and bat ninth in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies.
12:31 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left oblique strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
12:00 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) has been diagnosed with a left oblique strain and will be sidelined for at least the next five-to-seven days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
6:30 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) felt tightness in his left side while warming up in the bullpen during the Royals' 8-8 tie against the Mariners in Wednesday's Cactus League game, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
9:00 AM - Jac Caglianone (KC) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Cactus League loss to the Reds.
1:22 PM - Dairon Blanco (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Monday that Blanco has been cleared of a full concussion but will be limited to light activity over the next few days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
12:14 PM - Carter Jensen (KC) started at catcher and went 1-for-3 in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers.
12:02 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) allowed a hit and no walks across two scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He did not record a strikeout.
11:39 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) has been held out of Cactus League play thus far after receiving platelet-rich plasma injections in his knees over the offseason, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
6:21 PM - Dairon Blanco (KC) is being sent for further evaluation after getting struck in the helmet by a pitch during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Brewers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
9:10 PM - Ryan Bergert (KC) (elbow) allowed no runs on a hit and a walk with no strikeouts across one inning in Saturday's Cactus League loss to San Diego.
9:27 AM - Elias Diaz (KC) Royals signed Diaz to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.
2:10 PM - James McArthur (KC) (elbow) is considered healthy but will be eased into a throwing program this spring, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
1:54 PM - Lucas Erceg (KC) (shoulder) is throwing off the mound in Royals camp, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
1:47 PM - Lane Thomas (KC) said Thursday that he's fully healthy after surgery last September to address plantar fasciitis in his right foot, Sports Radio 810 WHB reports.
12:11 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Saturday, Jaylon Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
2:52 PM - Salvador Perez (KC) (thumb) took live batting practice during Monday's full-squad workout, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
2:59 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (hamstring) took live batting practice against teammate Stephen Kolek on Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
5:37 PM - John Means (KC) (Achilles) signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Royals on Friday.
2:18 PM - Alec Marsh (KC) Royals placed Marsh (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.
2:13 PM - Mitch Spence (KC) Athletics traded Spence to the Royals on Thursday in exchange for A.J. Causey.
1:35 PM - Seth Lugo (KC) (back) threw a bullpen session in Royals camp Thursday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
3:50 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) (biceps) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
3:42 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) (shoulder) will earn $6.15 million in 2026 after winning his arbitration hearing against the Royals, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
1:24 PM - Luke Maile (KC) is not in Royals camp due to a personal issue, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
1:51 PM - Luke Maile (KC) Royals re-signed Maile to a minor-league contract Thursday with an invitation to spring training.
10:06 AM - Brandon Drury (KC) signed a minor-league contract Wednesday with the Royals that includes an invitation to big-league spring training.
5:50 PM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Royals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
7:14 PM - Eli Morgan (KC) signed a minor-league contract, which includes an invitation to spring training, with the Royals on Thursday.
11:11 AM - Aaron Sanchez (KC) Royals signed Sanchez to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
5:44 PM - Nick Mears (KC) agreed to a one-year, $1.9 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
5:39 PM - John Schreiber (KC) agreed to a one-year, $3.715 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
4:32 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) (biceps) agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
4:20 PM - Kyle Isbel (KC) (hamstring) agreed to a one-year, $2.7 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
3:32 PM - Daniel Lynch IV (KC) agreed to a one-year, $1.025 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
1:07 PM - Michael Massey (KC) agreed to a one-year, $1.57 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
2:47 PM - Josh Rojas (KC) Royals signed Rojas to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
2:19 PM - Jorge Alfaro (KC) Royals signed Alfaro to a minor-league contract Monday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.
12:09 PM - Helcris Olivarez (KC) agreed Wednesday with the Royals on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
10:25 AM - Abraham Toro (KC) Royals signed Toro to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
9:56 AM - Matt Strahm (KC) Royals acquired Strahm from the Phillies on Friday in exchange for Jonathan Bowlan, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
1:20 PM - Salvador Perez (KC) suffered a left thumb injury Sunday while playing in the Venezuelan Winter League, Al Son de la LVBP reports.
6:49 PM - Nick Mears (KC) Brewers traded Mears to the Royals on Saturday alongside Isaac Collins in exchange for Angel Zerpa, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
6:41 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) Brewers traded Collins to the Royals on Saturday alongside Nick Mears in exchange for Angel Zerpa, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
4:04 PM - Jose Cuas (KC) Royals signed Cuas to a minor-league contract Friday.
12:56 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) Royals and Garcia (hamstring) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a five-year contract extension with a club option for 2031 on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
11:50 AM - Kevin Newman (KC) Royals signed Newman to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Friday.
6:46 PM - Lane Thomas (KC) (foot) signed a contract with the Royals on Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
9:54 AM - Jonathan India (KC) Royals plan to keep India at second base in 2026 rather than playing him at multiple positions, Ken Rosenthal of Athletic reports.
6:48 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) suffered a strained hamstring Sunday while playing for Tiburones de La Guaira in the Venezuelan Winter League, Marcos Grunfeld of El Emergente reports.
4:06 PM - Jonathan India (KC) Royals and India avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $8 million contract, Ken Rosenthal of Athletic reports.
7:42 PM - Alex Lange (KC) Royals are signing Lange to a one-year contract, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
4:12 PM - James McArthur (KC) (elbow) signed a one-year contract with the Royals on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.
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