RANDAL GRICHUK NEWS

Lorenzen, Grichuk free agents after mutual options declined KANSAS CITY -- Now that the offseason is underway, it’s decision time for several teams and players with contract options. Two of the Royals...

NOVEMBER 3 • MLB.COM

Declines mutual option Grichuk became a free agent Monday after declining his mutual option for 2026.

Impact The Royals must pay the outfielder a $3 million buyout. Grichuk slashed just .206/.267/.299 across 43 games for Kansas City after being acquired at the trade deadline. The 34-year-old was not as productive against left-handed pitching in 2025 (.703 OPS) as he was in 2024 (.913 OPS), though he did homer seven times in 183 plate appearances versus southpaws this season. The right-handed-hitting Grichuk could land a gig this offseason as a short-side platoon bat.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Michael King, Michael Lorenzen and Mitch Garver become free agents after mutual options are declined

Pitchers Michael King and Michael Lorenzen and catcher Mitch Garver have become free agents after their mutual options for 2026 were declined

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Ward homers, Jansen earns 475th save as Angels avoid sweep with 3-2 win over Royals

Taylor Ward homered, Kenley Jansen earned his 475th career save and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to avoid a series sweep

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

American League-best Blue Jays beat Royals 8-5 and clinch their 1st postseason berth since 2023

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimenez drove in two runs apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 Sunday and clinched a playoff berth

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Royals reinstate top prospect Jac Caglianone, promote No. 2 prospect Carter Jensen from Triple-A

The Kansas City Royals have reinstated top prospect Jac Caglianone from the injured list and promoted Carter Jensen from Triple-A Omaha

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

McKinstry homers among 3 hits as Tigers rally to beat Royals 7-5

Zach McKinstry had three hits, including a homer, and scored twice as the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 7-5 win against the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Hassell shows off defense by robbing homer, making diving grab KANSAS CITY -- Randal Grichuk had a soft smile on his face between first and second base before turning back to the Royals’ dugout. National...

AUGUST 13 • MLB.COM

Perez and Isbel 2-run homers in the 6th inning power the Royals to a 7-4 win over the Nationals

Salvadore Perez and Kyle Isbel hit two-run homers in the sixth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Monday night

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Royals end Boston's 7-game win streak as Jonathan India hits 3-run homer in 7-3 victory

Jonathan India hits a three-run homer, and Michael Wacha scatters five hits over six innings to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Red Sox on Wednesday night

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Arizona Diamondback pitcher Andrew Hoffman talks about being traded to the team The Diamondbacks acquired Andrew Hoffman from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for outfielder Randal Grichuk just before the 2025 trade de...

AUGUST 5 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Sitting in third straight game Grichuk is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact After being acquired from the Diamondbacks on July 26, Grichuk initially appeared set to get a look as a full-time player in Kansas City, but he may have fallen back into a short-side platoon role since the Royals traded for the lefty-hitting Mike Yastrzemski on Thursday. The right-handed-hitting Grichuk will be on the bench Monday for a third straight matchup versus a right-handed pitcher (Brayan Bello), as the Royals counter with a left-handed-hitting designated hitter (Adam Frazier) and an all-lefty outfield featuring John Rave, Kyle Isbel and Yastrzemski from left to right.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in third straight game Grichuk is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact After being acquired from the Diamondbacks on July 26, Grichuk initially appeared set to get a look as a full-time player in Kansas City, but he may have fallen back into a short-side platoon role since the Royals traded for the lefty-hitting Mike Yastrzemski on Thursday. The right-handed-hitting Grichuk will be on the bench Monday for a third straight matchup versus a right-handed pitcher (Brayan Bello), as the Royals counter with a left-handed-hitting designated hitter (Adam Frazier) and an all-lefty outfield featuring John Rave, Kyle Isbel and Yastrzemski from left to right.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Longest MLB Home Runs in July: Where Do Ronald Acuña's Blasts Rank?

Here are the top 10 longest home runs from July, including two by Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr.

AUGUST 4 • FOX SPORTS

On bench again versus righty Grichuk is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Grichuk started in four of the Royals' first five games after being acquired from the Diamondbacks last weekend, but he could be at risk of falling into more of a short-side platoon role after Kansas City added left-handed-hitting outfielder Mike Yastrzemski ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. With Yastrzemski in the fold, the right-handed-hitting Grichuk has now sat out two straight matchups with right-handed starting pitchers. At least until Jac Caglianone (hamstring) returns from the injured list, Grichuk may have to vie with left-handed hitters Adam Frazier and John Rave for two spots in the Kansas City lineup against righties.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Grichuk isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Grichuk will step out of the lineup Saturday after going 4-for-17 with a home run and three runs scored through his first five games as a Royal. His absence will put Mike Yastrzemski at the DH spot while John Rave starts in right field.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers add veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly in a trade with the Diamondbacks

The Texas Rangers have acquired right-hander Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Ex-Royals Slugger Predicted To Join Brewers In Blockbuster Trade The Kansas City Royals have only made one move so far with just a day remaining before the trade deadline. They acquired outfielder Randal G...

JULY 30 • SI.COM

Slugs first bomb with new team Grichuk went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's loss against Atlanta.

Impact The Royals' recent trade pickup launched his first home run with the team Monday, taking Dylan Lee deep in the eighth inning. Grichuk has hit safely in each of his first two games with Kansas City, going 3-for-9 with a solo shot. The veteran doesn't draw many walks, carrying a 5.2 percent walk rate, but offers a boost in power with a .467 slugging percentage over 72 games this season. In the short term, he's filling in as the primary right fielder while rookie Jac Caglianone (hamstring) is out and has the flexibility to play other outfield spots or serve as the designated hitter once Caglianone returns.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña, Ozuna and Riley homer as Braves end 5-game skid and Royals tie club mark with 14 walks

Ronald Acuña Jr., Marcell Ozuna and Austin Riley homered as the Atlanta Braves snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals, who equaled a club...

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Pitcher Seth Lugo gets $46 million guaranteed by Kansas City Royals for 2026 and '27

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $46 million, two-year contract with right-hander Seth Lugo for 2026 and 2027, a move that signals their intention to push for a second conse...

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Royals-Seth Lugo Extension: Kansas City Pulls Off Stunner Before Deadline The Kansas City Royals are not your trade deadline sellers, so quit asking. On Saturday, the Royals acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk to sh...

JULY 28 • SI.COM

Royals put Kris Bubic, Jac Caglianone on IL; newly acquired Randal Grichuk into starting lineup

The Royals have placed All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic on the 15-day injured list with a rotator cuff strain and outfielder Jac Caglianone on the 10-day IL with a strained left ham...

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Reports: Diamondbacks trade OF Randal Grichuk to Royals Deadspin | Reports: Diamondbacks trade OF Randal Grichuk to Royals

JULY 27 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kansas City Royals acquire Randal Grichuk from Arizona Diamondbacks | Sporting News Kansas City adds an outfielder to the mix.

JULY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM