RYAN MCBROOM NEWS

Pursuing work in Asia The Royals granted McBroom his unconditional release Monday.

Impact McBroom was a candidate to be removed from the Royals' 40-man roster this offseason, and rather than waiting for the organization to make a decision on his status, the 29-year-old is apparently intent on exploring playing opportunities in Asia. He's spent parts of the last three seasons in the majors, accruing a .268/.322/.427 slash line (99 wRC+) in 177 plate appearances.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

O'Hearn, Royals end Tigers' 7-game winning streak, 5-3

Ryan O’Hearn hit a three-run homer and Carlos Santana also connected as the Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 5-3, ending the Tigers’ seven-game winning streak

JULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Sent back to Triple-A McBroom was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact McBroom's latest MLB stint lasted just two days. He appeared off the bench twice, going 1-for-2 with a strikeout. The Royals will make a corresponding move Friday to fill his place on the roster.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Royals McBroom was recalled by the Royals on Tuesday.

Impact McBroom has appeared in just five big-league games this season, all of which came back in April. His latest stint on the big-league roster may turn out to be a brief one, as both Danny Duffy (forearm) and Brady Singer (shoulder) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move. The Royals don't need to replace that pair with more starting pitchers right away, but they'll need to within a few days, and it's possible McBroom is the one to make way.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saints surrender seven home runs in 15-4 loss to Omaha Saints pitchers gave up seven home runs, three to Omaha first baseman Ryan McBroom, as the Storm Chasers scored 14 unanswered runs in a 15-4...

JUNE 13, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Optioned to alternate camp McBroom was optioned to the Royals' alternate training site Saturday.

Impact McBroom has appeared in five games to begin the season and went 1-for-6 with a run and five strikeouts during that time. He'll now head back to the team's alternate camp after left-hander Kris Bubic was recalled by the Royals in a corresponding move.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Difo leads Pirates over Royals 2-1, back over .500 at 12-11

Pinch-hitter Wilmer Difo delivered the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Kansas City 2-1 to end the Royals’ five-game winning streak

APRIL 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Back in majors McBroom was recalled from the Royals' alternate training site Tuesday.

Impact Kansas City will bolster its bench in the short term, with reliever Jake Newberry getting sent down in a corresponding move. McBroom will likely see action primarily as a right-handed hitter off the bench.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Royals C Perez ends game with pickoff, KC beats Angels 3-2

Royals catcher Salvador Perez picked David Fletcher off third with the bases loaded for the final out in the ninth inning, helping the Kansas City Royals beat Shohei Ohtani and the...

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Sent to alternate training site McBroom was optioned to Kansas City's alternate training site Tuesday.

Impact The 29-year-old made only three appearances through the first eight games of the season, going 0-for-4 with one run, one walk and four strikeouts. McBroom could rejoin the big-league club later in the season when the team requires more bench depth.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Part of Opening Day roster McBroom went 13-for-48 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 23 Cactus League games this spring.

Impact McBroom's spring performance was enough to earn him a spot on the Royals' Opening Day roster. With Ryan O'Hearn optioned to the Royals' alternate training site Tuesday, McBroom will serve as the backup first baseman to Carlos Santana. In addition to first base, there may be some occasional starts for him as the designated hitter or in the outfield.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing

A week before opening day, the Chicago White Sox found out slugger Eloy Jiménez will be closed down for most of the season

MARCH 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish

Giancarlo Stanton is picking up where he ended the postseason last year

MARCH 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Astros LHP Framber Valdez gets positive update on injury

The Houston Astros received a positive update on left-hander Framber Valdez on the same day Forrest Whitley had season-ending surgery on his right elbow

MARCH 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

Reigning Cy Young Award winners Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer got off to different starts in spring training action Monday

MARCH 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Keller, Mondesi carry Royals past Tigers 3-2

Brad Keller threw six scoreless innings, Adalberto Mondesi had three hits and an RBI as the Kansas City Royals held off the Detroit Tigers 3-2

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Optioned to alternate site McBroom was optioned to the Royals' alternate training site Saturday.

Impact It's something of a surprising move, as McBroom owns a solid .784 OPS on the season, the product of a .253/.291/.493 slash line. He'd been really struggling at the plate recently, however, going 1-for-20 over his last 10 games.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City hosts Chicago after Bubic's strong showing

Kansas City looks to follow up a strong showing by Saturday starter Kris Bubic

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press