Royals release 2 veterans who were competing for Opening Day roster spots

The Royals have released two players from the organization as Opening Day approaches.
Tue, Apr 1
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Former KC Royals pitcher has historic debut with Cincinnati Reds
The KC Royals' offseason trade with the Cincinnati Reds is helping both teams, but Brady Singer really made a statement.
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How can Royals latest roster move help team in wake of Dairon Blanco injury?
Kansas City’s wheels just got an upgrade as Tyler Tolbert joins the big-league roster.
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Mon, Mar 31
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Vinnie Pasquantino calls out Emmanuel Clase for scary Jonathan India hit-by-pitch
A ninth-inning pitch to Jonathan India's face from Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase sparked some late-game fireworks in the Royals 6-2 loss on Sunday afternoon.
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Shaky KC Royals bullpen should spark early 2025 season concern
The Royals opened their 2025 season by losing two out of three games to the Cleveland Guardians.
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How MJ Melendez adjustments look in Baseball Savant's newest metric
Royals outfielder MJ Melendez needed to change something after 2024, and he did.
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Sun, Mar 30
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Former Royals utility man fails to impress in debut with new team
Coming off a disappointing season with the Royals, utility man Garrett Hampson has made his 2025 debut with the Diamondbacks — and it didn't go to plan.
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'Bold prediction' sees KC Royals ace win AL Cy Young Award in 2025
Could the Royals' Cole Ragans be a contender for the AL Cy Young award this season?
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KC Royals News: Maikel Garcia's game-tying homer, Carlos Estévez celebrates first KC save
From Maikel Garcia's impressive season debut to Carlos Estévez anime-inspired celebration, here is a Royals news roundup for March 30.