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International Amateurs

We just completed our monthly private practice with many young international amateur free agents who we hope can aid our club in the coming years. It was great to meet the players in-person and get to know them better, and I was able to improve my scouting assessment on all invitees.

In fact some of the players impressed me, since they showcased a higher potential than I had previously expected from them:

Andres Madrigal, 17 year-old LF out of Dominican Republic
Lean and athletic, Andres Madrigal hails from San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. He has the potential to be a .310 hitter. He generates excellent raw power with his bat speed. He should be good at knowing when to swing and when not to swing. If Madrigal fulfills his potential, he could make multiple trips to the All-Star Game.

Julio Cuevas, 16 year-old CF out of Dominican Republic
Julio Cuevas is a long, lean athletic center fielder who was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He can put on a show in batting practice, and as he develops he has the power potential to impact the game. He may not compete for batting titles, but still projects to hit for a .290 batting average. His eye grades out as average and could draw 50 walks each year. Cuevas is a center fielder with plenty of tools and a lot of upside. He has potential to be a first division starter.

It was a great practice and none of the invitees disappointed in showcasing their talent.

And other players that I was able to further assess were:
David Dettori, 16 year-old LHP out of Venezuela
Jorge Masias, 16 year-old RHP out of Dominican Republic
Mauricio Paniagua, 17 year-old SS out of Dominican Republic
David Patino, 17 year-old RF out of Venezuela
Juan Ponces, 17 year-old CF out of Venezuela
Juan Anaya, 17 year-old RHP out of Dominican Republic
Alvaro Esparza, 17 year-old LF out of Venezuela
Luis Rivera, 16 year-old SS out of Dominican Republic

Development Lab Results

Edward Lantigua has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at right field.
• No noticeable changes.

Jimmy Goodman has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at center field.
• Outfield arm rating improves by 5
• Outfield range rating improves by <5
• Outfield error rating improves by 5

Billy Mumaugh has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at left field.
• Outfield arm rating improves by 5
• Outfield range rating improves by 5
• Outfield error rating improves by <5

Rule 5 Draft

Wednesday, December 17th , 2036
RP Robby Denton was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.
Placed RP David Vela on the secondary (40-man) roster.
Saturday, December 20th , 2036
1B Rogelio Camacho was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.
Sunday, December 21st , 2036
Traded 31-year old RHP Cade Townsend, 28-year old minor league RF Luis Castro, and $20,000,000 in cash to the Milwaukee Brewers, getting 21-year old minor league SS Saul Chaparro in return.
Wednesday, December 24th , 2036
Traded 22-year old minor league RHP Yeiner Kistner and 22-year old minor league RHP Ed Boyer to the Detroit Tigers, getting 19-year old minor league CF Dave Pichler, 17-year old minor league RHP David Padilla, and $20,000,000 in cash in return.
Traded 26-year old SS Ed Nicholson to the New York Mets, getting 17-year old minor league 3B Edgar Chapa and $1,000,000 in cash in return.
Placed RP Gebre-Mariam Ufanisi on the secondary (40-man) roster.
Placed CL Eli Cavanagh on the secondary (40-man) roster.
Lost SP Jonathon Cote in the Rule 5 Draft to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Lost 2B Luis Morga in the Rule 5 Draft to the Boston Red Sox.

There were several moves moved by the Royals as the Rule 5 Draft approached. Rogelio Camacho (unable to move beyond 40 Contact) and Robby Denton (losing movement and control with every month of his long term injury) were both designated for assignment while a couple of relievers in Yeiner Kistner (2032 12th Round) and Ed Boyer (2036 Trade SEA) were traded for a lottery ticket prospect from the Tigers, along with $20m in cash.

That cash offset the money the Royals had paid to the Brewers to take Cade Townsend, along with Luis Castro, the return being an elite defensive SS, who has the potential for plus power and above average contact.

The final trade saw SS Ed Nicholson (2029 Trade LAD) sent to the Mets in return for potential plus power, plus-plus contact 3B Edgar Chapa.

On the day of the trade, the Blue Jays pick up Jonathon Cote (2034 Trade DET) while the Red Sox take Luis Morga (2030 Trade HOU). Cote is the bigger loss for the Royals.

Trades & Free Agents

Saturday, December 20th , 2036
Signed free agent SP Min-ho Kim to a 7-year contract worth a total of $189,000,000.

The first major Free Agent signing of Stewart’s tenure as Korean legend Min-ho Kim comes to Kansas City. A four-pitch groundball pitcher that includes an 80-curveball, Kim has plus stuff and control with above average movement that could max out at plus according to KC scouts. Kim’s arrival was the trigger for Townsend moving on with a rotation crunch.




Around the League

Transactions

Wednesday, December 31st , 2036
Milwaukee Brewers: Signed free agent CF Daylen Lile to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,060,000.
Atlanta Braves: Signed free agent RP Justin LeGuernic to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,500,000.
Atlanta Braves: Signed free agent SP Daniel Nava to a 5-year contract worth a total of $122,000,000.




Tuesday, December 30th , 2036
Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed free agent 3B P.J. Moutzouridis to a 2-year contract worth a total of $16,600,000.
The Seattle Mariners traded 24-year old minor league 2B Jody Kakulka, 21-year old minor league LHP S.D. Waddell, 23-year old minor league RHP A.J. Sayers, and 20-year old minor league RHP Chris Morey to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 34-year old RHP AJ Smith-Shawver (retaining 80%) and $1,360,000 in cash in return.
The Baltimore Orioles traded 21-year old minor league 3B Chris Braun and 19-year old minor league LHP Sergio Velarde to the Arizona Diamondbacks, getting 32-year old RHP Myung-joo Kim and $1,970,000 in cash in return.
Monday, December 29th , 2036
Colorado Rockies: Signed free agent C Endy Rodriguez to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,200,000.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Signed free agent SP Gage Wood to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,040,000.
Boston Red Sox: Signed free agent C Johanfran Garcia to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,240,000.
Sunday, December 28th , 2036
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 30-year old RF Caleb Danzeisen to the Arizona Diamondbacks, getting 24-year old C Luis Guerra in return.
Saturday, December 27th , 2036
The Texas Rangers traded 19-year old minor league 1B Juan Palma and 22-year old minor league LF Luis Revilla to the Boston Red Sox, getting 33-year old LHP Luis Valdez in return.
Thursday, December 25th , 2036
Seattle Mariners: Signed 3B Keon Johnson to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $29,400,000.
Texas Rangers: Signed free agent RP Jesus Pacheco to a 3-year contract worth a total of $7,480,000.
Wednesday, December 24th , 2036
Boston Red Sox: Drafted CL Juan Bautista in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 1, Pick 1, 1st overall Pick) from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Detroit Tigers: Drafted 1B Art Kaufman in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 1, Pick 2, 2nd overall Pick) from the Los Angeles Angels.
Washington Nationals: Drafted SP Jesus Banda in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 1, Pick 3, 3rd overall Pick) from the Cincinnati Reds.
Cleveland Guardians: Drafted C Jorge Carrillo in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 1, Pick 4, 4th overall Pick) from the Miami Marlins.
Houston Astros: Drafted 2B Pete Ahlers in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 1, Pick 6, 6th overall Pick) from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
St. Louis Cardinals: Drafted 1B Jorge Guerrero in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 1, Pick 7, 7th overall Pick) from the Los Angeles Angels.
Milwaukee Brewers: Drafted LF Enea Guerrero in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 1, Pick 8, 8th overall Pick) from the Atlanta Braves.
Toronto Blue Jays: Drafted RP Jonathon Cote in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 1, Pick 10, 10th overall Pick) from the Kansas City Royals.
Colorado Rockies: Drafted 1B Shaun Bolland in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 1, Pick 13, 13th overall Pick) from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Minnesota Twins: Drafted RP Ed Vanderhart in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 1, Pick 14, 14th overall Pick) from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
New York Yankees: Drafted RP Dusty Mullen in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 1, Pick 20, 20th overall Pick) from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
San Diego Padres: Drafted RP David Vargas in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 1, Pick 23, 23rd overall Pick) from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Boston Red Sox: Drafted SP Vincent Rueda in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 2, Pick 1, 31st overall Pick) from the New York Yankees.
Detroit Tigers: Drafted RP Madhavrao Sajeev in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 2, Pick 2, 32nd overall Pick) from the Los Angeles Angels.
Washington Nationals: Drafted SP Tim Egri in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 2, Pick 3, 33rd overall Pick) from the Atlanta Braves.
Cleveland Guardians: Drafted SP Kevin Moore in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 2, Pick 4, 34th overall Pick) from the San Antonio Avalanche.
Milwaukee Brewers: Drafted RP Skyler Johnson in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 2, Pick 8, 38th overall Pick) from the San Antonio Avalanche.
Colorado Rockies: Drafted 1B Mike Edwards in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 2, Pick 13, 43rd overall Pick) from the San Antonio Avalanche.
Boston Red Sox: Drafted 3B Luis Morga in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 3, Pick 1, 61st overall Pick) from the Kansas City Royals.
Detroit Tigers: Drafted 2B Alejandro Estrada in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 3, Pick 2, 62nd overall Pick) from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Washington Nationals: Drafted RP Mike Trouten in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 3, Pick 3, 63rd overall Pick) from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Cleveland Guardians: Drafted SP Aiden May in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 3, Pick 4, 64th overall Pick) from the San Antonio Avalanche.
Colorado Rockies: Drafted 2B Frank Cervantes in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 3, Pick 13, 73rd overall Pick) from the New York Mets.
Boston Red Sox: Drafted C Pete Barsema in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 4, Pick 1, 91st overall Pick) from the St. Louis Cardinals.
Detroit Tigers: Drafted RP Steve Spell in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 4, Pick 2, 92nd overall Pick) from the Philadelphia Phillies.
Colorado Rockies: Drafted 3B Carson DeMartini in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 4, Pick 13, 103rd overall Pick) from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Boston Red Sox: Drafted RP Jesus Flores in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 5, Pick 1, 121st overall Pick) from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Colorado Rockies: Drafted 3B Jesus Jurado in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 5, Pick 13, 133rd overall Pick) from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Boston Red Sox: Drafted RP Josh Partain in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 6, Pick 1, 151st overall Pick) from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
St. Louis Cardinals: Drafted RP Donte LeSane in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 6, Pick 7, 157th overall Pick) from the Colorado Rockies.
Boston Red Sox: Drafted RP Jim Pierce in the 2036 Rule 5 Draft (Round 7, Pick 1, 181st overall Pick) from the San Antonio Avalanche.
Tuesday, December 23rd , 2036
New York Mets: Signed free agent RP Christian Foutch to a 2-year contract worth a total of $2,760,000.
The Toronto Blue Jays traded 32-year old 2B Bryan Rincon, 20-year old minor league RF Mike Baird, and $4,520,000 in cash to the Miami Marlins, getting 23-year old minor league LF Jonathan Dixon in return.
The Colorado Rockies traded 21-year old minor league 2B Luis Corral and 24-year old minor league RHP Mauricio Herrera to the Arizona Diamondbacks, getting 30-year old 2B Joe Poh and $3,360,000 in cash in return.
Monday, December 22nd , 2036
Toronto Blue Jays: Signed free agent RP Tobias Myers to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,380,000.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed CF Jamie Wolf to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $66,000,000.
Saturday, December 20th , 2036
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded 19-year old minor league LHP Jimmy Kerr, 21-year old minor league RHP David Herrera, and 23-year old minor league LHP David Hurtado to the Toronto Blue Jays, getting 28-year old LHP Jeremy Sidener (retaining 80%) and $1,700,000 in cash in return.
Friday, December 19th , 2036
San Francisco Giants: Signed free agent RP Jose Corniell to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,280,000.
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded 22-year old minor league 2B Bobby Schulz and 22-year old minor league RHP Elisandy Parker to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 30-year old C Jadon Igbokwe and $1,880,000 in cash in return.
Thursday, December 18th , 2036
The Los Angeles Angels traded 30-year old RHP David Flores to the Chicago White Sox, getting 24-year old minor league RHP Éric Moreno in return.
The Washington Nationals traded 26-year old RHP Alfredo Menjivar to the Seattle Mariners, getting 23-year old minor league LF Mike Edson in return.
Wednesday, December 17th , 2036
Tampa Bay Rays: Signed free agent LF Riley Greene to a 1-year contract worth a total of $12,700,000.
San Antonio Avalanche: Signed free agent RP Ryan Reich to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,380,000.
The Boston Red Sox traded 28-year old RHP Ronie Elkind to the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting 18-year old minor league LF Alvaro Fonseca and 20-year old minor league 3B Nelson Cardenas in return.
Tuesday, December 16th , 2036
San Francisco Giants: Signed free agent RF Bryce Eldridge to a 4-year contract worth a total of $58,400,000.
Detroit Tigers: Signed free agent 2B Rafael Ramirez Jr. to a 2-year contract worth a total of $12,700,000.
Monday, December 15th , 2036
Cleveland Guardians: Signed free agent LF J.J. Wetherholt to a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,040,000.
Minnesota Twins: Signed free agent LF Dylan O'Rae to a 3-year contract worth a total of $24,600,000.
The Chicago Cubs traded 28-year old minor league RF Jeff Wells to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 26-year old RHP Dave Cass in return.
Sunday, December 14th , 2036
New York Mets: Signed free agent RF Ronald Acuna Jr. to a 2-year contract worth a total of $25,800,000.
San Antonio Avalanche: Signed SP Payton Martin to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $19,000,000.
St. Louis Cardinals: Signed free agent RF Cam Cannarella to a 4-year contract worth a total of $36,800,000.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed free agent C Edgar Quero to a 2-year contract worth a total of $11,200,000.
Los Angeles Angels: Signed free agent CF Ben Heiselman to a 7-year contract worth a total of $70,000,000.
The New York Yankees traded 21-year old minor league RHP Josh Webb, 21-year old minor league RHP Chris Estrella, and 23-year old minor league 1B David Constancio to the Chicago White Sox, getting 28-year old CF Brady Harris (retaining 80%) and $4,830,000 in cash in return.
Saturday, December 13th , 2036
Cincinnati Reds: Signed free agent RF Caleb Kelly to a 3-year contract worth a total of $20,600,000.
Houston Astros: Signed free agent RP Mike Bonetti to a 2-year contract worth a total of $18,700,000.
The Seattle Mariners traded 23-year old minor league RHP Luis Cerda and 24-year old minor league 1B Luis Renta to the Texas Rangers, getting 30-year old RHP Chris Kenworthy in return.
The Seattle Mariners traded 24-year old minor league SS Pete Bollinger to the Arizona Diamondbacks, getting 31-year old C Enrique Jimenez in return.
Friday, December 12th , 2036
Los Angeles Angels: Signed free agent SS Danny De Andrade to a 4-year contract worth a total of $38,800,000.
Tampa Bay Rays: Signed free agent C Alfredo Duno to a 2-year contract worth a total of $24,600,000.
The Cincinnati Reds traded 24-year old minor league 2B Sean Lytle and 24-year old minor league 3B Jesus Figueroa to the Boston Red Sox, getting 32-year old LF Roman Anthony (retaining 30%) and $550,000 in cash in return.
Thursday, December 11th , 2036
Baltimore Orioles: Signed free agent RP Joe Whitman to a 2-year contract worth a total of $2,360,000.
Wednesday, December 10th , 2036
Detroit Tigers: Signed free agent 2B Jesus Veliz to a 5-year contract worth a total of $91,300,000.
Tuesday, December 9th , 2036
Toronto Blue Jays: Signed free agent 3B Danny Petty to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,200,000.
Monday, December 8th , 2036
Cincinnati Reds: Signed free agent CF Jeremy Thornton to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,240,000.
The Cincinnati Reds traded 20-year old minor league SS Demias Stubbs to the Houston Astros, getting 30-year old RHP Zion Theophilus in return.
Sunday, December 7th , 2036
The Los Angeles Angels traded 27-year old LF Juan Valle and 23-year old 3B Luis Raez to the New York Mets, getting 34-year old 2B Jordan Lawlar(retaining 15%) and $1,740,000 in cash in return.
Saturday, December 6th , 2036
Seattle Mariners: Signed free agent RF Zac Veen to a 2-year contract worth a total of $2,440,000.
San Francisco Giants: Signed free agent 1B Brad Nicastro to a 5-year contract worth a total of $124,000,000.
Friday, December 5th , 2036
St. Louis Cardinals: Signed CF Takashi Toguchi to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $22,200,000.
The Houston Astros traded 32-year old 2B TJ Pompey (retaining 50%) and $260,000 in cash to the San Francisco Giants, getting 20-year old minor league SS Juan Simental and 21-year old minor league LHP Sergio Morales in return.
Thursday, December 4th , 2036
San Francisco Giants: Signed SP Mike Hall to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $18,000,000.
Wednesday, December 3rd , 2036
Tampa Bay Rays: Signed free agent RP Cameron Flukey to a 2-year contract worth a total of $2,440,000.
The Detroit Tigers traded 29-year old LF Danny Beeman to the Colorado Rockies, getting 22-year old 2B Danny Kot and 19-year old minor league 1B Ernesto Valderama in return.
The Cleveland Guardians traded 25-year old minor league SS Mike Edwards and 22-year old minor league RF Lupe Sandoval to the San Antonio Avalanche, getting 31-year old LF Max Wood in return.
Tuesday, December 2nd , 2036
The Colorado Rockies traded 29-year old LHP Joe Kohl to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 18-year old minor league RHP Vincent Huizar and 19-year old minor league C Jesus Cisneros in return.
The San Antonio Avalanche traded 21-year old minor league LF Luis Ramirez and 23-year old minor league RHP Luis Castillo to the Detroit Tigers, getting 36-year old minor league 1B Connor Norby in return.
Monday, December 1st , 2036
The Milwaukee Brewers traded 32-year old LHP Amari Blakes and $2,460,000 in cash to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 23-year old minor league RF Luis Balderas in return.
The St. Louis Cardinals traded 30-year old LHP Ajani Okafor and 20-year old minor league CF Andres Herrera to the Washington Nationals, getting 29-year old RF Josh Armagost (retaining 80%) and $1,560,000 in cash in return.
The Los Angeles Angels traded 30-year old SS Pedro Ibarguen to the San Francisco Giants, getting 21-year old minor league LF Rogelio Gallardo in return.
The Cincinnati Reds traded 24-year old minor league 1B Juan Burgos and 23-year old minor league RHP Vincent Gavan to the Chicago White Sox, getting 30-year old RF Juan Ramirez in return.

Injuries

Friday, December 26th , 2036
Los Angeles Angels: SP Kasper de Waal diagnosed with a hamstring strain, will miss 2-3 months.
Seattle Mariners: CF Alain Ballesteros diagnosed with a torn meniscus, will miss 4 months.
New York Yankees: SP Vicente Troncoso diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow, will miss 13-14 months.
Tuesday, December 23rd , 2036
Los Angeles Dodgers: SP Tolentino Estevains diagnosed with a torn meniscus, will miss 4-5 months.
Sunday, December 21st , 2036
Cincinnati Reds: SP Jesus Grosjean diagnosed with a torn labrum, will miss 4-5 months.
Friday, December 5th , 2036
Cleveland Guardians: Juan Jaramillo has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 9 months.

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Finance

Owner Sherman confirms no changes to the budget for the year at $234m.

International Amateurs

We just completed our monthly private practice with many young international amateur free agents who we hope can aid our club in the coming years. It was great to meet the players in-person and get to know them better, and I was able to improve my scouting assessment on all invitees.

In fact some of the players impressed me, since they showcased a higher potential than I had previously expected from them:

Juan Ponces, 17 year-old CF out of Venezuela
Lean and athletic, Juan Ponces hails from Caracas, Venezuela. He projects to be a .310 hitter. He is a young player with above average power potential. He projects to be solid at working the count. Scouts project Ponces to fill a key role for a contending team in the big leagues.

Andres Madrigal, 17 year-old LF out of Dominican Republic
Lean and athletic, Andres Madrigal hails from San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. He has solid contact potential, and projects to be a .310 hitter. With good contact, he has the potential to be a middle-of-the-order force. He should do a good job of working the count. Madrigal has a high ceiling and projects well on the field and at the plate.

However, a few invitees left me disappointed as they did not appear to match my previous assessment, although they may still end up being future stars:

Jorge Masias, 16 year-old RHP out of Dominican Republic
Jorge Masias is a lanky and long-armed right-hander who was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. If he develops an off the charts curveball and a good fastball to their potential, he'll have two dominant offerings. His strike throwing ability and movement of his pitches will limit the long ball and he has the stuff to generate swings and misses. Masias projects to provide consistently reliable middle relief.

Julio Cuevas, 16 year-old CF out of Dominican Republic
Julio Cuevas is a wiry framed center fielder who was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He has plus raw power potential and has the chance to be a run producer. He may not compete for batting titles, but still projects to hit for a .290 batting average. He should have average strike zone judgement. It's early and Cuevas is young, but his development prospect as a future center fielder looks extremely promising.

And other players that I was able to further assess were:
Mauricio Paniagua, 17 year-old SS out of Dominican Republic
David Patino, 17 year-old RF out of Venezuela
Luis Rivera, 16 year-old SS out of Dominican Republic
Juan Anaya, 17 year-old RHP out of Dominican Republic
David Dettori, 16 year-old LHP out of Venezuela
Alvaro Esparza, 17 year-old LF out of Venezuela

Following the final training session of the offseason, the Royals signed Andres Madrigal, who impressed scouts each and every month.



In addition, the Royal signed RP Juan Anaya, RP Jorge Masias despite his poor final month and went outside their training group to pick up 2B Luis Aceves, due to his potential 80 power.

There was some budget remaining which was carried over to February with extra offers out to players.

Development Lab

Jeremy Rogerson has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at shortstop.
• No noticeable changes.

Edgar Mir has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at second base.
• Infield arm rating improves by <5
• Infield range rating improves by <5
• Infield error rating improves by <5
• Turn doubleplay rating improves by <5

Around the League

Transactions

Saturday, January 31st , 2037
New York Mets: Signed free agent RP Thomas White to a 1-year contract worth a total of $4,800,000.
Tuesday, January 27th , 2037
Toronto Blue Jays: Signed free agent RP Mike Bowe to a 2-year contract worth a total of $40,400,000.



New York Yankees: Signed free agent SP Steve Green to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,100,000.
Monday, January 26th , 2037
Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed free agent RF T.J. White to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,780,000.
Sunday, January 25th , 2037
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed free agent RP David Morales to a 1-year contract worth a total of $930,000.
Saturday, January 24th , 2037
Atlanta Braves: Signed free agent SP Andres Saldana to a 4-year contract worth a total of $51,600,000.
Friday, January 23rd , 2037
New York Mets: Signed free agent RF Antwan Mummert to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,460,000.
New York Mets: Signed free agent RP Ben Forsgren to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,080,000.
Houston Astros: Signed free agent RP Ben Alvarado to a 1-year contract worth a total of $990,000.
Thursday, January 22nd , 2037
Arizona Diamondbacks: Signed free agent SP Grant Taylor to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,380,000.
Atlanta Braves: Signed free agent RP Sean Theobald to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,320,000.
Atlanta Braves: Signed free agent RP Jeff Pavone to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,040,000.
Wednesday, January 21st , 2037
Toronto Blue Jays: Signed free agent RP Matt Brash to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,440,000.
Toronto Blue Jays: Signed free agent RP Franco Aleman to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,340,000.
Cincinnati Reds: Signed free agent RP Alex McFarlane to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,280,000.
St. Louis Cardinals: Signed free agent RP Gregory Santos to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,440,000.
Cincinnati Reds: Signed free agent RP Luke Little to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,460,000.
Texas Rangers: Signed free agent 3B Elly De La Cruz to a 4-year contract worth a total of $27,600,000.
Cleveland Guardians: Signed free agent RP Mat Olsen to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,120,000.
Los Angeles Angels: Signed free agent 1B Zach Neto to a 1-year contract worth a total of $6,300,000.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed free agent RF Xavier Isaac to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,580,000.
Miami Marlins: Signed free agent RF Luis Baez to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,100,000.
San Diego Padres: Signed free agent RP Bob Abernathy to a 1-year contract worth a total of $940,000.
Colorado Rockies: Signed free agent RP Josh Hendrix to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,020,000.
Texas Rangers: Signed free agent RP Romano Santiago Hubbard to a 1-year contract worth a total of $860,000.
Chicago Cubs: Signed free agent RP Alexis Lazo to a 1-year contract worth a total of $960,000.
New York Mets: Signed free agent RF Eric Young to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,000,000.
Texas Rangers: Signed free agent RP Art O'Brien to a 1-year contract worth a total of $950,000.
Tuesday, January 20th , 2037
Boston Red Sox: Signed free agent SP Hayden Juenger to a 1-year contract worth a total of $4,920,000.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed free agent SP Michael Prosecky to a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,800,000.
Atlanta Braves: Signed free agent SP Jackson Ferris to a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,000,000.
Boston Red Sox: Signed free agent SP Mac Heuer to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,140,000.
Detroit Tigers: Signed free agent SP Parker Detmers to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,380,000.
New York Mets: Signed free agent SP Nick Bradley to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,360,000.
San Diego Padres: Signed free agent RP Tyler Dean to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,140,000.
Baltimore Orioles: Signed free agent SP Dan Dorosh to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,080,000.
Houston Astros: Signed free agent SP Josh Bibles to a 1-year contract worth a total of $4,440,000.
Detroit Tigers: Signed free agent C Nate Beall to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,640,000.
Tampa Bay Rays: Signed free agent SP Jeff Sparks to a 5-year contract worth a total of $126,000,000.
Milwaukee Brewers: Signed free agent SP Jeff Callaway to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,140,000.
San Diego Padres: Signed free agent RP Vincent Pulido to a 1-year contract worth a total of $810,000.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed free agent SP Tim Watson to a 1-year contract worth a total of $7,200,000.
New York Mets: Signed free agent RP Andy Fashaw to a 1-year contract worth a total of $930,000.
Monday, January 19th , 2037
Houston Astros: Signed free agent 1B Peyton Stovall to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,700,000.
The Los Angeles Angels traded 19-year old minor league 1B Edgar Flores, 23-year old minor league SS Julio Mireles, 23-year old minor league RHP Sergio Moreno, and 23-year old minor league 3B Nelson Ayala to the Seattle Mariners, getting 33-year old minor league RHP David Hagaman in return.
Sunday, January 18th , 2037
Boston Red Sox: Signed free agent RF Yanquiel Fernandez to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,640,000.
St. Louis Cardinals: Signed free agent 3B Jett Williams to a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,560,000.
Friday, January 16th , 2037
Toronto Blue Jays: Signed free agent SP Mike Burrows to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,260,000.
Washington Nationals: Signed free agent RF Tim Nicosia to a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,240,000.
Thursday, January 15th , 2037
Washington Nationals: Signed free agent LF Julio Rodriguez to a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,200,000.
Colorado Rockies: Signed free agent 1B Eric Brafford to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,220,000.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed free agent SP Mitch Glass to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,500,000.
Wednesday, January 14th , 2037
Milwaukee Brewers: Signed free agent SP Tink Hence to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,260,000.
Baltimore Orioles: Signed free agent SP Liam Peterson to a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,040,000.
Tuesday, January 13th , 2037
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed free agent SP Jeremy Ervin to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,040,000.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed free agent SS Rusty Kopp to a 5-year contract worth a total of $145,200,000.
Monday, January 12th , 2037
Detroit Tigers: Signed free agent 1B Dylan Crews to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,920,000.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed free agent 2B Adael Amador to a 5-year contract worth a total of $123,000,000.
San Francisco Giants: Signed free agent SP Jesus Escobedo to a 1-year contract worth a total of $950,000.
Sunday, January 11th , 2037
Boston Red Sox: Signed free agent LF Rayman Moreno to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,740,000.
Saturday, January 10th , 2037
Boston Red Sox: Signed free agent RP Joe Stevens to a 3-year contract worth a total of $15,020,000.
Thursday, January 8th , 2037
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed free agent RP Josh Roberts to a 1-year contract worth a total of $19,400,000.
Wednesday, January 7th , 2037
San Antonio Avalanche: Signed CL Art Burnett to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $33,200,000.
Tuesday, January 6th , 2037
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed free agent SP Brett Renfrow to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,500,000.
Monday, January 5th , 2037
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed free agent C Logan O'Hoppe to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,400,000.
The Tampa Bay Rays traded 25-year old RHP Marquis Rocquemore to the Milwaukee Brewers, getting 18-year old minor league CF Alejandro Parrain return.
The Colorado Rockies traded 24-year old 3B Frank Ibarra and 24-year old minor league LHP Burton McGillis to the Arizona Diamondbacks, getting 30-year old 3B Chris Ellis in return.
Sunday, January 4th , 2037
New York Mets: Signed free agent SP Eric Segura to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,200,000.
The New York Mets traded 29-year old SS Bruce Zglinicki and $1,220,000 in cash to the Arizona Diamondbacks, getting 28-year old LHP Mike Carson and 21-year old minor league 1B T.J. Sainte in return.
Friday, January 2nd , 2037
Tampa Bay Rays: Signed free agent 2B Cole Young to a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,800,000.
Baltimore Orioles: Signed free agent RP Jessie Sullivan to a 2-year contract worth a total of $6,280,000.
San Francisco Giants: Signed free agent RP Andres Salgado to a 1-year contract worth a total of $800,000.
The New York Mets traded 20-year old minor league RHP Adomas Jonas Parker and 21-year old minor league LHP Wilson Valles to the Arizona Diamondbacks, getting 38-year old 1B Juan Soto in return.
Thursday, January 1st , 2037
Houston Astros: Signed free agent RP Alfred Manny Mook to a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,480,000.
Colorado Rockies: Signed free agent RP Frank Caraballo to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,200,000.

Injuries

Saturday, January 10th , 2037
Colorado Rockies: SP Françisco Fria diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff, will miss 12 months.
Thursday, January 8th , 2037
Houston Astros: SP David Villar diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow, will miss 12-13 months.
Friday, January 2nd , 2037
New York Mets: SP Sergio DiBiagio diagnosed with a torn labrum, will miss 7 months.

Hall of Fame

Two new names were etched into Canton as Nolan Arendo and Joet Votto both receive the 75% of ballots to join the immortals. Arendo (79.5%) gets in on his 2nd time on the ballot while Votto (76.0%) gets in at the 8th attempt!

Both Gerrit Cole and Bryce Harper look like locks with over 70% and years remaining while Aroldis Chapman and Salvador Perez both received over 50% and are in with a chance although as an 8th year balloter, Chapman may run out of time.

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Development Lab

Ethan Chafin has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his strength and conditioning.
Drew Burress has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his strength and conditioning.
• No noticeable changes.

Stephon Vassor has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to generate more batspeed and homerun power.
Jon Basiliere has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to generate more batspeed and homerun power.
• No noticeable changes.

Eric Rose has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his two-strike approach.
Andy Alexander has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his two-strike approach.
• Current avoid k's rating improves by 5

Laban Locascio has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his plate discipline.
• Potential eye rating improves by 5
• Current eye rating improves by 5

David Estrada has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his two-strike approach.
• Potential avoid k's rating improves by <5
• Current avoid k's rating improves by 5

Enny Van Dyke has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his strength and conditioning.
• Proneness improves from Somewhat Fragile to Somewhat Normal
• Potential power rating improves by <5

Joe Wallace has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at left field.
• No noticeable changes.

Jesus Cipolloni has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at center field.
• No noticeable changes.

Ajinkya Corley has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at catcher.
• Catcher arm rating improves by <5
• Catcher ability rating improves by <5
• Catcher framing rating improves by <5

Preseason & Spring Training

The Royals start 7-0 in preseason, with no long term injuries but a few day-to-days that sees players benched for a week to 10 days.

Transactions & Injuries

Two additional International Amateurs joined the Royals in February to close out the 2037 class.

Wednesday, February 4th , 2037
Signed international amateur C Luis Rosario out of Venezuela to a minor league contract with a $250,000 signing bonus.
Sunday, February 8th , 2037
Signed international amateur RP Daniel Ramirez out of Netherlands Antilles to a minor league contract with a $200,000 signing bonus.

Around the League

Transactions

Friday, February 27th , 2037
The Chicago Cubs traded 21-year old minor league RHP Luis del Real and 21-year old minor league LHP Zion Canada to the Washington Nationals, getting 29-year old minor league C Jesus Bérard in return.
Wednesday, February 25th , 2037
San Francisco Giants: Signed CL Arturo Castillo to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $47,400,000.
Tuesday, February 24th , 2037
Baltimore Orioles: Signed 1B Gilberto Carrillo to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $38,400,000.
Sunday, February 22nd , 2037
San Francisco Giants: Signed free agent SP Luis Serrano to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,460,000.
Saturday, February 21st , 2037
San Francisco Giants: Signed free agent RP Tink Hence to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,280,000.
Friday, February 20th , 2037
Los Angeles Angels: Signed free agent RP Grant Taylor to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,340,000.
Monday, February 16th , 2037
Arizona Diamondbacks: Signed free agent SP Robby Snelling to a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,520,000.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Signed free agent SP Kurt Konzen to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,240,000.
Sunday, February 15th , 2037
Los Angeles Angels: Signed free agent RP Luis Perales to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,300,000.
Thursday, February 12th , 2037
Baltimore Orioles: Signed free agent SP Raimon Gomez to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,240,000.
Wednesday, February 11th , 2037
San Francisco Giants: Signed free agent RP Mike Burrows to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,460,000.
Tuesday, February 3rd , 2037
Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed free agent SS Daniel Guilarte to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,380,000.
Monday, February 2nd , 2037
Chicago Cubs: Signed free agent RP Luis Perales to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,260,000.
Sunday, February 1st , 2037
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed free agent RP Joel DiPaola to a 1-year contract worth a total of $6,300,000.

Injuries

Saturday, February 28th , 2037
St. Louis Cardinals: 2B Ed Kolesar was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: sprained knee. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.
Thursday, February 26th , 2037
Texas Rangers: SP Brad Harrington diagnosed with a stretched elbow ligament, will miss 11-12 months.
Chicago Cubs: SP Dave Cass diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament, will miss 11 months.
Monday, February 23rd , 2037
Colorado Rockies: RP David Talavera diagnosed with a torn biceps, will miss 2-3 months.
New York Mets: RP Andy Fashaw diagnosed with elbow inflammation, will miss 5 weeks.
Cincinnati Reds: CL Juan Estrada diagnosed with forearm inflammation, will miss 2-3 months.
Detroit Tigers: RP Juan Salazar diagnosed with radial nerve compression, will miss 8-9 months.
Cincinnati Reds: SP Josh King was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: elbow inflammation. He's expected to miss about 2-3 months.
Texas Rangers: RP Manlio Zavala was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: herniated disc (back). He's expected to miss about 5-6 weeks.
Thursday, February 19th , 2037
Los Angeles Dodgers: LF Jaheem McCaster was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: fractured finger. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
Thursday, February 5th , 2037
Chicago Cubs: Ersilio Ciolino has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 2-3 months.

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Development Lab

Chase Standberry has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his baserunning fundamentals.
• Leg proneness increases from Normal Bordering on Durable to Normal

Joe Wallace has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his baserunning fundamentals.
• No noticeable changes.

Edgar Mir has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his base-stealing technique.

Greg Alford has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his base-stealing technique.
• Stealing improves by <5
• Stealing aggressiveness improves by <5

Jon Basiliere has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his base-stealing technique.

Tim Spears has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his base-stealing technique.
• Stealing improves by 5
• Stealing aggressiveness improves by <5

Enny Van Dyke has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his base-stealing technique.

David Estrada has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his base-stealing technique.
• Stealing improves by <5
• Stealing aggressiveness improves by 5

Billy Mumaugh has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his base-stealing technique.
• Stealing improves by 5
• Stealing aggressiveness improves by 10

Jimmy Goodman has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his baserunning fundamentals.

Drew Burress has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his baserunning fundamentals.

Marquis Foggie has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his baserunning fundamentals.
• Baserunning rating improves by <5

Spring Training

The Royals led the AL Central again and suffered no major injuries through the Spring.

Transactions & Injuries

Saturday, March 28th , 2037
1B Juan Morales was claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh.
SP Andy Nicholson was claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh.
Traded 27-year old 1B Juan Morales to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 24-year old minor league LHP Chris Rice in return.
Assigned RP Andy Nicholson to Triple A Omaha.

Two players were claimed off waivers; although the negative clubhouse reaction to Juan Morales saw him traded straight away for Chris Rice.

Around the League

Transactions

Tuesday, March 24th , 2037
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded 23-year old minor league RHP Chris Chase and 21-year old minor league 1B Brad Long to the Washington Nationals, getting 27-year old minor league LF Shamel Drummer in return.
The Cincinnati Reds traded 22-year old minor league 1B Julio Morales and 23-year old minor league 1B Mike Andrews to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 32-year old minor league SS Michael Arroyo in return.
Saturday, March 21st , 2037
The Cleveland Guardians traded 23-year old minor league LHP Dusty Jansen and 23-year old minor league RHP Juan Aguilar to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 27-year old minor league LF Luis Villapudua in return.
Wednesday, March 18th , 2037
The Cincinnati Reds traded 24-year old 2B Sean Streelman to the San Antonio Avalanche, getting 30-year old minor league 2B David Castillo in return.
Tuesday, March 3rd , 2037
San Francisco Giants: Signed free agent RP Joel DiPaola to a 1-year contract worth a total of $5,200,000.

Injuries

Tuesday, March 31st , 2037
Arizona Diamondbacks: C Jadon Igbokwe diagnosed with a torn hip flexor tendon, will miss 4-5 weeks.
Sunday, March 22nd , 2037
Cleveland Guardians: SP Jesus Pederneiras was injured when his fingers got stuck in a bowling ball. The Diagnosis: elbow inflammation. He's expected to miss about 3 weeks.
Boston Red Sox: RP Landon Harmon was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: elbow inflammation. He's expected to miss about 7 weeks.
Friday, March 20th , 2037
Miami Marlins: Eury Perez has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 6 months.
Colorado Rockies: 3B Jim Hinton diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder, will miss 2-3 months.
Tuesday, March 17th , 2037
Baltimore Orioles: RP Steven Echavarria diagnosed with chronic back soreness, will miss 3-4 weeks.
Seattle Mariners: SP Edgar Orozco was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: hamstring strain. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.
Monday, March 16th , 2037
Chicago Cubs: RP Chris Fariello diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament, will miss 11 months.
Sunday, March 15th , 2037
Detroit Tigers: CL Parker Detmers diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle, will miss 5 weeks.
Friday, March 13th , 2037
Los Angeles Dodgers: Jaheem McCaster has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 3-4 weeks.
Toronto Blue Jays: RP Kevin Garduno diagnosed with a torn triceps, will miss 3 months.
Chicago White Sox: 3B Juan Borja was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: fractured foot. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
St. Louis Cardinals: SP Jeremy Wells was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: strained hamstring. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
Thursday, March 12th , 2037
Toronto Blue Jays: RP Andrew Walters diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 8-9 weeks.
Wednesday, March 11th , 2037
Pittsburgh Pirates: LF Chase Bethea diagnosed with a strained hamstring, will miss 6-7 weeks.
Colorado Rockies: RP Jon Parks was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: sore elbow. He's expected to miss about 4-5 weeks.
Tuesday, March 10th , 2037
Chicago White Sox: 2B Jansel Luis diagnosed with a torn groin muscle, will miss 6 weeks.
Toronto Blue Jays: CF Nick Morabito was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: sprained wrist. He's expected to miss about 5-6 weeks.
San Antonio Avalanche: RF Juan Lozoya was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: fractured ulna (arm). He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.
Monday, March 9th , 2037
Milwaukee Brewers: LF Daylen Lile diagnosed with a strained groin muscle, will miss 5-6 weeks.
St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Sergio Perales diagnosed with a bruised wrist, will miss 2-3 weeks.
Washington Nationals: RP Jamie Terry diagnosed with radial nerve compression, will miss 4 months.
Toronto Blue Jays: RP Franco Aleman was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: shoulder bursitis. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.
Sunday, March 8th , 2037
St. Louis Cardinals: CF Pat McGuinness diagnosed with a concussion, will miss 7 weeks.
Washington Nationals: RP C.J. Bogdanovich diagnosed with a sore elbow, is day-to-day for 4 weeks.
Tampa Bay Rays: CL Chris O'Brien diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow, will miss 12-13 months.
Friday, March 6th , 2037
Los Angeles Angels: RF Jonathan Martin was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: strained triceps. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
Thursday, March 5th , 2037
New York Mets: SP Taj Bradley diagnosed with a stretched elbow ligament, will miss 9-10 months.
Wednesday, March 4th , 2037
Minnesota Twins: RP Cameron Flukey diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff, will miss 4 months.
Tuesday, March 3rd , 2037
St. Louis Cardinals: SP William Schmidt diagnosed with a torn labrum, will miss 10-11 months.
Los Angeles Angels: SP Sam Grebe diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 4-5 months.
Monday, March 2nd , 2037
Atlanta Braves: SP Jackson Ferris was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: elbow inflammation. He's expected to miss about 3 months.
Sunday, March 1st , 2037
Toronto Blue Jays: CL Mike Bowe diagnosed with back spasms, will miss 5 weeks.
San Diego Padres: RP Chad Simonson diagnosed with a sprained ankle, will miss 2 months.

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Major League Predictions





Opening Day Lineup



Opening Day Roster Transactions

Monday, March 23rd , 2037
Optioned C Andy Alexander to Triple A Omaha.
Optioned C Haden Bursey to Triple A Omaha.
Optioned 3B David Estrada to Triple A Omaha.
1B Rogelio Camacho was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.
Optioned SS Jon Basiliere to Triple A Omaha.
Optioned LF Tim Spears to Triple A Omaha.
Optioned LF Joe Wallace to Triple A Omaha.

Opening Day Pitching Battery



Opening Day Roster Transactions

Monday, March 23rd , 2037
Optioned RP Luis Dillard to Triple A Omaha.
Optioned CL Eli Cavanagh to Triple A Omaha.
Optioned RP Edgar Alba to Triple A Omaha.
RP Mike Halpin was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.

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MLB Standings



Kansas City Results



Kansas City Team Statistics





Transactions & Injuries

Tuesday, April 7th , 2037
RP Jon Holtz was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: tired arm. He's expected to miss about 3 weeks.
Purchased the contract of SP David Maciel from Triple A Omaha.
Wednesday, April 8th , 2037
SP Ethan Chafin was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Monday, April 13th , 2037
SP Ethan Chafin diagnosed with a strained hamstring, will miss 3 months.
Purchased the contract of SP Josh Carpenter from Triple A Omaha.
Thursday, April 23rd , 2037
Jon Holtz has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another one week.
Sunday, April 26th , 2037
LF Billy Mumaugh was injured while running the bases. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Tuesday, April 28th , 2037
LF Billy Mumaugh diagnosed with a strained oblique, will miss 6 weeks.
Purchased the contract of CF Kevin Roberts Jr. from Triple A Omaha.
Wednesday, April 29th , 2037
Optioned RP David Vela to Triple A Omaha.
Placed RP Jon Holtz on the active roster.
Activated RP Jon Holtz from the injured list.

Minor League News

Bryant Rumbolt (2037 MiL FA) has a lot going for him. The Northwest Arkansas left fielder just broke into the majors this year and now the Texas League has just picked him as its top hitter for April.

In 18 games last month this outstanding rookie batted .385 with 8 home runs, 26 RBIs and 19 runs scored.

Juan Rivera (2030 Scouting Discovery) was the best pitcher in April according to the voters. He severely shut down opposition batters to win the Texas League Pitcher of the Month Award.

Northwest Arkansas's star reliever compiled a 3-0 mark and an ERA of 0.87 in 20.2 innings with 28 strikeouts and no saves in no save opportunities.

Quad Cities River Bandits fans may just have witnessed a star player blossoming before their eyes in April.

Bob Crimi (2033 14th Round) put up a remarkable month at the age of 22 and has been named the Midwest League Batter of the Month.

For the month, Crimi hit .353 with 11 home runs, 26 RBIs and 25 runs scored.

April's top hurler was Omari Hammie (2033 11th Round) of Columbia. He shackled Carolina League hitters the entire month and claimed the Pitcher of the Month award with a sparkling 3-0 mark.

The 21-year-old Hammie added 27 strikeouts in 20 innings and 9 walks to his season record and compiled a 2.70 ERA. Other clubs hit .233 against him.


Around the League

A sparkling 3-1 mark in April just about says it all. First-year phenom Jonathon Cote of the Toronto Blue Jays put up a strong performance and that's why the American League rated him the Rookie of the Month.

He stood out by holding opposing clubs to a .223 batting average and compiling a 4.15 ERA. Cote struck out 24 and walked 12 in 26 innings.

Transactions

Friday, April 24th , 2037
Detroit Tigers: Signed free agent RP Eddie Harmon to a 1-year contract worth a total of $920,000.
Wednesday, April 15th , 2037
Baltimore Orioles: Signed 3B Juan Ramos to a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $32,200,000.
Wednesday, April 8th , 2037
Chicago Cubs: Signed SP Nate Kinney to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $20,700,000.

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MLB Standings



Kansas City Results



Kansas City Team Statistics





Transactions & Injuries

Saturday, May 2nd , 2037
1B Bobby Witt Jr. was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: hamstring tendinitis. He's expected to miss about 3 weeks.
Purchased the contract of LF Tim Spears from Triple A Omaha.
Sunday, May 3rd , 2037
SP Eddie Baquerizo was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: tender elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1-2 weeks.
Purchased the contract of SP Edgar Alba from Triple A Omaha.
Monday, May 18th , 2037
3B Jeremy Rogerson was injured in a collision at a base. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Tuesday, May 19th , 2037
RP Billy Nicklas was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.
Activated SP Eddie Baquerizo from the injured list.
Wednesday, May 20th , 2037
3B Jeremy Rogerson diagnosed with a fractured fibula, will miss 3 months.
Friday, May 22nd , 2037
1B Matt Shaw was claimed off waivers from New York.
Sent 1B Bobby Witt Jr. to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Purchased the contract of RP Eli Cavanagh from Triple A Omaha.
Tuesday, May 26th , 2037
RP Kevin Azeem was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Wednesday, May 27th , 2037
RP Kevin Azeem diagnosed with a forearm strain, is day-to-day for 4 weeks.
Purchased the contract of 1B Bobby Witt Jr. from Triple A Omaha.

Minor League News

The #1 pitcher this past month in the Texas League was Chris Rice (2037 Trade PIT) of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. He worked the hitters over real good, finishing May with a superb 5-0 record and a 1.42 ERA.

The Naturals star made 5 starts and surrendered 21 hits in 38 innings. He struck out 42 and walked 10.

Checking out his stats for the season, Rice has notched 8 wins and no losses in 9 starts. His ERA is 1.74 and he's struck out 76 batters in 62 innings.

For a rookie just breaking in, Bob Crimi (2033 14th Round) certainly put together a successful month. It was good enough to win the MWL Batter of the Month award for May.

The 22-year-old center fielder for the Quad Cities River Bandits hit .389 with 6 home runs, 31 RBIs and 20 runs scored.

This season, Crimi has posted a batting average of .374 with 61 hits in 163 at-bats, 17 home runs and 57 RBIs. He has also scored 45 runs, walked 47 times and compiled a .512 OBP.

It's perhaps an award he'll win many more times through his career, as at age 22 Esteban Medina (2032 International Amateur) has a lot of baseball ahead of him.

But for now the young Columbia Fireflies star can enjoy the numbers he put up in May, which have garnered him the nod as the Carolina League Batter of the Month.

His breakout month featured a .432 average with 9 home runs, 28 RBIs and 17 runs scored.

Looking at his season stats, Medina has compiled a .410 batting average and a .503 on-base percentage, while hitting 13 home runs and driving in 40 runs.

Around the League

Transactions

Thursday, May 28th , 2037
Detroit Tigers: Signed free agent SP Eric Hamilton to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,040,000.
Thursday, May 21st , 2037
Cincinnati Reds: Signed free agent SP Jesus Sandoval to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,500,000.
Sunday, May 10th , 2037
The Colorado Rockies traded 21-year old minor league 2B Vygandas Colegrove and 19-year old minor league RF Luis Orozco to the Chicago White Sox, getting 28-year old minor league 3B Connor Comeau in return.
Friday, May 1st , 2037
Chicago White Sox: Signed SP Ronnie Chapman to a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $70,900,000.

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Kansas City Results



Kansas City Team Statistics





Transactions & Injuries

Sunday, June 7th , 2037
Sent LF Billy Mumaugh to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Tuesday, June 9th , 2037
Sent RP Chris Wagner to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Thursday, June 18th , 2037
Sent RP Kevin Azeem to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Optioned 1B Tim Spears to Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of LF Billy Mumaugh from Triple A Omaha.
Friday, June 19th , 2037
Sent 1B Juan Moreno to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Wednesday, June 24th , 2037
Placed SP Kevin Azeem on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to 06/23/2037.
2B Edgar Mir was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: fractured tibia. He's expected to miss about 6-7 weeks.
Purchased the contract of SS Jon Basiliere from Triple A Omaha.
Monday, June 29th , 2037
Sent SP Ethan Chafin to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Tuesday, June 30th , 2037
1B Bobby Witt Jr. was injured while running the bases. The diagnosis is not yet known.

Minor League News

The premier hitter in the Texas League in June was Northwest Arkansas center fielder Jim Hooper (2037 MiL FA). For his standout play, he was voted the Batter of the Month.

Hooper was selected after batting .382, hitting 9 home runs, scoring 31 runs and driving in 25.

A look at his season totals shows Hooper with 20 home runs, .328 BA, .422 OBP, 65 RBIs and 62 runs scored.

Which Texas League hurler dominated in the month of June?
According to the voters who decide the Texas League Pitcher of the Month award, it was Juan Vieyra (2030 Scouting Discovery) of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

He put together a record of 5-0 with an ERA of 1.97 in 5 starting assignments. In addition, he struck out 36 in 32 innings.

To date this year, in 14 starts, Vieyra has crafted a 10-1 mark with a 2.73 ERA.

Around the League

Transactions

Tuesday, June 30th , 2037
The Cincinnati Reds traded 20-year old minor league RHP Nate Diana and 24-year old minor league 3B Vince Edwards to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 30-year old minor league C Nolan Traeger in return.
Sunday, June 28th , 2037
Miami Marlins: Signed C David Vargas to a 5-year contract extension worth a total of $60,860,000.
Saturday, June 20th , 2037
The Milwaukee Brewers traded 21-year old minor league RF Mike Lee and 19-year old minor league LHP Andres Aguirre to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 32-year old minor league C José Cedeño in return.
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 21-year old minor league C Juan Mascarenas and 22-year old minor league RF Juan Guerrero to the Minnesota Twins, getting 25-year old minor league CF Devin Crawford in return.
Friday, June 19th , 2037
San Diego Padres: Signed RF Dave Goumas to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $25,600,000.
Monday, June 15th , 2037
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded 20-year old minor league RHP Esteban Burgos and 21-year old minor league 3B Chris Braun to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 36-year old minor league LHP Luke Little in return.
Friday, June 12th , 2037
The Miami Marlins traded 21-year old minor league 1B Bobby Biba and 21-year old minor league RHP Jesus Lara to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 33-year old minor league RF Gavin Turley in return.
The San Francisco Giants traded 19-year old minor league 1B Sergio Ruis and 21-year old minor league RHP Doug Buhr to the Chicago Cubs, getting 28-year old minor league C Andres Melchor in return.
Tuesday, June 9th , 2037
The Chicago Cubs traded 20-year old minor league CF Jeff Long and 22-year old minor league LHP Nelson Villalobos to the Houston Astros, getting 29-year old minor league C Tyreek Duzant in return.
Saturday, June 6th , 2037
The San Antonio Avalanche traded 20-year old minor league 3B Conner Maillot and 22-year old minor league RHP Billy Young to the Chicago White Sox, getting 28-year old minor league C Garret Pelletier in return.
The Texas Rangers traded 20-year old minor league RHP Kevin Popovich and 21-year old minor league SS Jerrod Barbur to the Boston Red Sox, getting 28-year old minor league CF Dave Holmes in return.

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The Royals had two player selected for the All Star Game, reliever Shawn Bass and reigning MVP 2B Edgar Mir. Mir is injured so did not play while Bass was not tabbed to pitch as the National League crushed the American, 9-3.





Despite being only a half game back in the Division, it is clear the Royals bats haven’t lit up the division this season. Expected to be a back up in his final season for the Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. (67 wRC+) has ended up starting 60 games while acquisition Matt Shaw (71 wRC+) is a liability defensively, as is Eric Rose (106 wRC+), with -14.3 range between them although at least Rose offer something with the bat. The trade deadline looks like the time for an infield bat to kick start this group before Juan Moreno and Edgar Mir return.



Min-ho Kim (71 FIP-) and Mike Hoffer (77 FIP-) have contributed 6.1 WAR between them with Curt Bogans (77 FIP-) and Eddie Baquierzo (81 FIP-) a further 5.0. With all-star Shawn Bass (61 FIP-) locking down the closer role, the Royals simply need some solid relief to continue giving themselves a chance with their pitching.

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Owner Goals

Team Record:
With a bunch of games left to play, we are in a decent position to make the postseason. That's been our goal all year so keep driving to get it done!

Upgrade a position:
I didn't expect Marquis Foggie would already be a top-6 shortstop by this point. If he can keep it up, I have no doubt this goal will be marked complete at season's end.

Acquire a player:
I asked you at the beginning of the season to improve the team at Hometown player. So far, you haven't made any progress. I hope you'll keep looking. I think a new Hometown player is just what this team needs to turn the corner.

Build your farm:
I would definitely like to see us with a better farm system. I told you that, and I would appreciate some progress towards that. I'm disappointed right now with your effort towards this goal.

Improve your fan interest:
Sometimes I think you're trying to alienate our fans.

Improve your team record:
I was hoping for better results in close games. Please keep working on it.

2037 Year Draft

Picking second last in the first round, the Royals went back down the HS route, with all their first six picks (including a supplementary pick) being HS players. First up was RF Bobby Nickelberry, a slow and weak defender who nonetheless projects plus contact with plus plus power with a below average eye.



The rest of the Royals signing bonus picks went like this:

Round 1 (Suppl.), Pick 4 - RF Jim Wallace, age 18 out of high school
Round 2, Pick 34 - SP Pete Bradford, age 17 out of high school
Round 3, Pick 26 - SP Juan Herrera, age 17 out of high school
Round 4, Pick 29 - SS Jadon Tezeno, age 18 out of high school
Round 5, Pick 29 - SP Jorge Atencio, age 18 out of high school

Three college players – 8th round RF Isse Robinson, and RP 18th round Kevin Blueitt and 19th round Ian McDonald will start in A ball while the other 18 members of the class will wait for rookie ball next year.

Three collegians and two high school picks made this year’s top five:

Pick 1 - Tampa Bay Rays: CF Sean Girado, age 18 out of high school
Pick 2 - Washington Nationals: LF Jerrod Kirkland, age 22 out of college (Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI)
Pick 3 - Houston Astros: 2B Hunter Chaulk, age 18 out of high school
Pick 4 - Cleveland Guardians: 1B Mike Robinson, age 21 out of college (Oral Roberts University; Tulsa, OK)
Pick 5 - Detroit Tigers: SS Chad Baker, age 21 out of college (Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, OK)

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2037 Kansas City 1S-5th Round

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2037 Draft Picks 1-5

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MLB Standings





Kansas City Results



Kansas City Team Statistics



Tough months from Bobby Witt Jr. (45 wRC+) and Jimmy Goodman (80 wRC+) challenged the Royals although Marquis Foggie (172 wRC+) helped to offset that with a hot bat to go with his above average defense.

Shawn Bass (124 FIP-) had a tough month, giving up 15 hits in 15 innings of work but Min-ho Kim’s (67 FIP-) 60 QS with only 24 hits in 30 innings helped the keep Kansas City competitive.

Transactions & Injuries

Wednesday, July 1st , 2037
Optioned SS Jon Basiliere to Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of 1B Juan Moreno from Triple A Omaha.
Optioned RP Edgar Alba to Triple A Omaha.
RP Andy Nicholson was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.
Purchased the contract of RP Chris Wagner from Triple A Omaha.
Saturday, July 4th , 2037
1B Juan Moreno diagnosed with bone marrow edema in his knee, will miss 5 weeks.
Purchased the contract of RP Gebre-Mariam Ufanisi from Triple A Omaha.
Wednesday, July 8th , 2037
Assigned RP Andy Nicholson to Triple A Omaha.
Sunday, July 12th , 2037
RP Jimmy Lininger was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: strained forearm. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
RF J.P. Sawyer was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.
Purchased the contract of SP Ethan Chafin from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of SS Jon Basiliere from Triple A Omaha.
Sunday, July 19th , 2037
Assigned RF J.P. Sawyer to Triple A Omaha.
Monday, July 20th , 2037
Sent SP Kevin Azeem to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Friday, July 24th , 2037
Placed SP Kevin Azeem on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to 07/23/2037.
Thursday, July 30th , 2037
Sent SP Kevin Azeem to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Friday, July 31st , 2037
2B Matt Shaw diagnosed with a fractured tibia, will miss 6 weeks.
Traded 24-year old 1B Takara Takayama and 18-year old minor league 3B Luis Cuco to the San Francisco Giants, getting 32-year old 2B TJ Pompey(retaining 50%) in return.
Placed 2B TJ Pompey on the active roster.
Traded 25-year old minor league RHP Steve Pelton to the Arizona Diamondbacks, getting 28-year old LHP Jeremy Sidener (retaining 20%) in return.
Placed CL Jeremy Sidener on the active roster.
Optioned RP Gebre-Mariam Ufanisi to Triple A Omaha.
1B Tim Spears was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.
Purchased the contract of 1B Rogelio Camacho from Triple A Omaha.

A challenging month for the Royals ended with two big trades to steady the Royals for the final two months of the season.

Juan Moreno came back from injury but only lasted four days before going back on the IL for five weeks. Chris Wagner returned to the bullpen although a week later Jimmy Lininger was injured pitching and will miss 6 weeks.

Ethan Chafin was called up to start his integration into the major league roster but Kevin Azeem re-injured himself during his injury rehab assignment.

On the last day of the month Matt Shaw was confirmed to be out for 6 weeks and this started a chain for Stewart. His underwhelming performance saw Shaw placed on the sixty day and he the hope is that he will be rehab to end the season. To replace Shaw and guide the Royals until Edgar Mir returns, Kansas City sent 2036 1B international free agent signing Takara Takayama (118 OPS+ in 168 PA) and 2035 international free agent 3B Luis Cuco (Rookie Ball) to the Giants in exchange for 50% of TJ Pompey’s (2026 2nd Round HOU) contract. With plus speed to go with an 80 grade 2B rating his average contact and above average eye should give the Giants a steady lead off man while ensuring the best for their pitchers.

The second trade was to pick up LHP, bullpen arm Jeremy Sidener from the Diamondbacks for 2036 Trade Acquisition SP Steve Pelton. Sidener was the 2035 AL Reliever of the Year and gives the Royals a one-two All Star reliver bunch with Shawn Bass.