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Team Italy's Classic lineup so intriguing Pasquantino's grandpa can't stop talking about it MESA, Ariz. -- Vinnie Pasquantino has jokingly reminded his grandfather, Denny, that he has been playing games regularly for the Royals this...

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Noah Cameron - Struggles in spring outing Cameron 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.

Impact Cameron struggled in Monday's outing, allowing plenty of traffic on the basepaths and having difficulty finishing hitters. He's never been overpowering, but the 26-year-old averaged just 90.3 mph on his fastball (topping out at 91.8 mph) against the Angels after sitting at 92.4 mph last season. The southpaw posted a strong 2.99 ERA and 1.10 WHIP across 24 starts and 138.1 innings in 2025, though a 4.17 FIP and 7.4 K/9 point toward potential regression. Cameron is currently tracking toward a spot in the Royals' rotation, but strong depth options such as Stephen Kolek (oblique), Ryan Bergert and Bailey Falter will push him.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nick Loftin - Strong spring continues Loftin 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.

Impact Loftin consistently squared the ball up Monday, rocketing both of his hits at 103.8 mph, with his lone out coming on a 99.4 mph groundout. The 27-year-old is off to a strong start in Cactus League play, going 5-for-17 with two doubles, a homer, six RBI and a stolen base through seven appearances. The utility man hit just .208/.278/.357 with 15 extra-base hits and 20 RBI across 67 MLB appearances last season but is competing for a spot on the Kansas City bench in 2026. With 10 Royals on the 40-man roster away competing in the World Baseball Classic, Loftin stands to benefit from additional spring opportunities, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brewers-Caleb Durbin Trade Already Rewarding Milwaukee With 'Breakout Star' The Milwaukee Brewers were a lot more active this offseason than anybody anticipated they would be. They sent Isaac Collins to the Kansas Ci...

5 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Royals Designate Veteran Outfielder for Assignment Amid Roster Moves The Kansas City Royals on Monday officially signed outfielder Starling Marte, adding depth to both the outfield and their right-handed hitti...

7 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Here are the Royals' 2026 Top 30 prospects The 2025 Royals debuted two of their top hitters in the system last year with Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen, and now the two homegrown sl...

8 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

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Royals reveal contract terms for outfielder with 361 career stolen bases | Sporting News Kansas City is bringing another veteran into the fold.

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Royals sign Starling Marte to a $1M deal; Dairon Blanco designated for assignment

The Kansas City Royals have signed two-time All-Star Starling Marte to a $1 million deal for the upcoming season

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

With 14 Royals in Classic, door swings open for these 4 players at camp TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Royals' clubhouse was quiet Monday morning, the result of 14 players participating in the World Baseball Classic \-\- 10...

22 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Dairon Blanco - Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Royals designated Blanco for assignment Monday.

Impact The Royals needed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Starling Marte, whose signing was officially announced Monday. Known for his blazing speed, Blanco has stolen 59 bases in the majors despite receiving only 285 plate appearances. The 32-year-old could draw interest on waivers from a team seeking outfield depth.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eric Cerantola - Dropped from big-league camp The Royals optioned Cerantola to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Impact Cerantola was roughed up for four runs with a 0:3 K:BB over 2.1 innings in his three Cactus League outings. The 25-year-old was added to the Royals' 40-man roster last offseason but has yet to make his major-league debut. Cerantola spent all of the 2025 campaign at Omaha, holding a 4.04 ERA and 63:24 K:BB across 49 frames.

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Matt Strahm - Scoreless spring debut Strahm allowed a hit and no walks across a scoreless inning in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out one.

Impact Strahm entered in the fifth inning to make his spring debut, working around a leadoff single by Cooper Pratt to retire the side without allowing a run. The veteran left-hander, who began his big-league career with the Royals in 2016, was acquired by Kansas City from Philadelphia in December in exchange for Jonathan Bowlan. Strahm is coming off a 2.74 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a 10.1 K/9 across 62.1 regular-season innings out of the bullpen last season and figures to handle plenty of high-leverage opportunities for the Royals in 2026.

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Isaac Collins - Slow start to spring Collins went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers.

Impact Collins notched his first Cactus League hit, lining an opposite-field double off Craig Yoho in the fifth inning. Kansas City slow-played the left fielder at the outset of camp after he received platelet-rich plasma injections in both knees over the offseason, and the 28-year-old is off to a sluggish start at the plate since making his spring debut, going 1-for-9 in game action. Acquired from the Brewers in December alongside Nick Mears in exchange for Angel Zerpa, Collins projects to see fairly regular playing time in left field for the Royals in 2026, though Lane Thomas is also in the mix for reps.

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Michael Wacha - Clean spring outing Wacha allowed no hits or walks across two scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out three.

Impact Wacha followed Sunday's starter, lefty Kris Bubic, and looked in control, recording three strikeouts and allowing no baserunners over two innings. The veteran right-hander bounced back from a shakier first Cactus League outing Tuesday, when he surrendered a run on three hits and three walks across two frames. Coming off a 2025 campaign in which he posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 31 starts and 172.2 innings -- his fourth consecutive season with an ERA below 4.00 -- Wacha will aim to remain a steady presence in the Royals' rotation entering 2026.

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Kris Bubic - Strikes out three in spring debut Bubic (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.

Impact Bubic wasn't dominant in his spring debut, allowing four hits over two frames, but he did record three strikeouts in his first game action since July 26 after being sidelined by a left rotator cuff strain. The southpaw was in the midst of his strongest season to date in 2025 before the injury, posting a 2.55 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 20 starts and 116.1 innings. Bubic should log additional Cactus League appearances before slotting back into the Royals' rotation to begin the 2026 regular season.

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Yankees invite 34-year-old outfielder Randal Grichuk to major league spring training

The New York Yankees have invited veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to major league spring training

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Royals' Jac Caglianone exit velocity points to massive season for Kansas City | Sporting News The big slugger could be special.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Carlos Estévez - Velocity down early Estevez's fastball has averaged just 89 mph in his first two appearances of spring training, Thomas Nestico of TJStats.ca reports.

Impact A pitcher showing reduced velocity early in camp is hardly unique, but the fact that Estevez's fastball is down nearly seven mph from his 2025 average is notable. The right-hander led MLB with a career-high 42 saves during the 2025 regular season while finishing with a 2.45 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 54:22 K:BB across 67 outings. There's been no indication of an injury to this point, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on Estevez's velocity as he continues to build up during spring training.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Royals make outfield addition that should make Guardians fans scratch their head The Royals signed outfielder Starling Marte to a contract on Saturday. It should make every Guardians fan scratch their head.

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Tovar ready to put full season together in '26 - but first, the Classic SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar packed for Sunday’s trip to Miami to join Team Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic...

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Ragans flashes vintage form in 3-K spring outing SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – When the Royals acquired Cole Ragans in 2023, he had just introduced his slider and worked on it extensively at Triple-A...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Spring Training: Rockies pitching falters in 16-3 loss to Royals Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen struggled with command today, issuing a leadoff walk to Bobby Witt Jr. in the first inning before...

2 DAYS AGO • ROXPILE.COM

Former NY Mets and 2x All-Star outfielder signs with Royals to join Bobby Witt Jr. The Kansas City Royals reinforced their outfield depth by bringing Bobby Witt Jr. a new teammate in the shape of a former New York Mets play...

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