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Royals agree to minor league deal with veteran catcher Elias Díaz

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a minor league deal with catcher Elias Díaz and say the 11-year veteran will join the big league camp next week

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Royals sign All-Star catcher with 11 MLB seasons to help Salvador Perez | Sporting News Salvy plays a lot, but Kansas City could use the depth.

4 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Royals' Next Breakout Pitcher Might Already be on Roster The Kansas City Royals are healthy and ready to roll this season. With players like Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino looking to build o...

5 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Elias Díaz - Catches on with Royals as NRI The Royals signed Diaz to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Diaz is expected to report to Royals camp next week. The 35-year-old appeared in 106 regular-season contests for the Padres last season, slashing .204/.270/.337 with nine long balls. Unless the Royals consider three catchers on their Opening Day roster, Diaz is likely ticketed for Triple-A Omaha.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Former Manny Machado teammate signs minor league deal with Royals After playing 106 games alongside Manny Machado, a former Padres catcher has accepted a minor league deal in an effort to remain active and...

10 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Who should lead off for Royals? Here are 5 options SURPRISE, Ariz. – Who takes over the Royals’ leadoff spot is a question that will follow the club until Opening Day and beyond. Manager Matt...

20 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

James McArthur - Will be eased in this spring McArthur (elbow) is considered healthy but will be eased into a throwing program this spring, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact McArthur had surgery last offseason to insert two screws into his right elbow to help stabilize a stress fracture. He then had another procedure in July to remove the screws after they had caused an allergic reaction in his elbow. McArthur wound up not pitching at all in 2025, but he's been throwing off the mound for a few months. He was also diagnosed with a Grade 1 UCL sprain prior to the first elbow surgery, so it's no surprise the righty is being slow-played this spring after all the missed time. McArthur should have enough time to be ready for Opening Day if he can avoid setbacks.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Erceg - Throwing off mound in Royals camp Erceg (shoulder) is throwing off the mound in Royals camp, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Erceg's 2025 season ended in mid-September due to a right shoulder impingement, but he doesn't seem to have any restrictions in the early stages of spring training. The reliever collected a 2.64 ERA and 22 holds last season but saw his strikeout rate go from 28.5 percent to 19.3 percent year-over-year. As long as he's healthy, Erceg should produce more swing and miss in 2026 and will serve as a setup man ahead of closer Carlos Estevez.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lane Thomas - Fully healthy after foot surgery Thomas said Thursday that he's fully healthy after surgery last September to address plantar fasciitis in his right foot, Sports Radio 810 WHB reports.

Impact Thomas played only 39 contests in 2025 due to nagging plantar fasciitis issues before he eventually went under the knife, but he's full-go early on in Royals camp. Signed to a one-year, $5.25 million contract this offseason, Thomas could see the lion's share of playing time in left field for Kansas City this season. He'll have to prove he still has something in the tank, however, after hitting just .160/.246/.272 during his disastrous 2025 campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Who Are The Top 10 Hitters In the 2026 World Baseball Classic?

India ditches locks, returns to his roots in offseason reset SURPRISE, Ariz. – One morning in December, Jonathan India woke up and decided it was time for a new look. The signature, shoulder-length loc...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Conine following dad's footsteps by learning first base JUPITER, Fla. – When the Marlins floated the idea of corner outfielder Griffin Conine getting work at first base, he knew exactly the person...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Bruce Meyer elevated to baseball players' association interim executive director

Bruce Meyer was promoted to interim executive director of the baseball players’ association, a day after Tony Clark’s forced resignation

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kris Bubic - Throws live batting practice Bubic (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Saturday, Jaylon Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact It was the first time in nearly seven months that Bubic faced hitters, as he missed nearly all of the second half last season after being diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain. The southpaw said after the session that he "felt good" about his velocity and movement and experienced only "normal soreness." Bubic is slated for another live BP session on Wednesday and will progress to game action after that. He is expected to be ready to roll on Opening Day.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Witt Jr. Sends World Series Message to Royals in Spring Training The Kansas City Royals have been through quite a roller coaster ride over the last few seasons. At one point in the last decade, the Royals...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Assistant hitting coach Dawson feels right at home in new role SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Connor Dawson can rattle off names of Royals players from almost every decade, and one of his dogs is named Chief. His Ka...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

What We're Actually Learning About Rangers' Pitching Staff So Far SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers are a couple of days away from their spring training exhibition opener against the Kansas City Royals.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Royals get sneak peak at ABS system; Vinnie goes 2-for-3! SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Cactus League games haven’t even started, but the Royals got their first look at the new Automated Ball-Strike Challenge...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Spring Training Battle Brewing for Royals' Final Rotation Spot The Kansas City Royals are gearing up for the 2026 season as spring training begins in Surprise, Arizona. This camp will be pivotal for seve...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Royals doubled down on Jonathan India — and the pressure is on | Sporting News There are some fans who didn't love this decision.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Royals' All-Star pitcher named Puerto Rico's opening game starter for World Baseball Classic | Sporting News Puerto Rico is relying on a big performance from the 36-year-old.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Trade Speculation Persists Around Royals All-Star in Spring Training Spring training is in full swing, meaning the regular season is right around the corner. As teams continue preparing for the year, moves are...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Royals' leaders set tone with player-led spring meeting SURPRISE, Ariz. – Spring Training exists for pitchers to build up workloads and hitters to get their timing back. It’s a time for teams to h...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Sherman on Royals ballpark decision: 'Great sense of urgency' SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Royals’ stadium search remains ongoing, but comments from Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas about keeping the Royals in...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Salvador Perez - Looks healthy for spring Perez (thumb) took live batting practice during Monday's full-squad workout, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Perez had previously injured his thumb during the offseason while playing in the Venezuelan Winter League, but he looks to have made a full recovery before reporting to camp last week. The 35-year-old Perez heads into the upcoming campaign with considerable tread on his tires after logging at least 140 starts in four of the past five seasons. However, the Royals made more of an effort to keep him fresh last season by limiting him to 89 starts at catcher, with his other 66 coming at either catcher or first base. With young catcher Carter Jensen expected get a full-time look in the majors in 2026, the Royals should be able to continue managing Perez's workload behind the dish while still keeping his bat in the lineup on a near-everyday basis.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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