Royals trade Angel Zerpa to Brewers
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The Kansas City Royals remained busy on Friday afternoon as they signed veteran reliever Jose Cuas to a minor-league deal. Cuas, 31, returns to the Royals after spending last season in the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves organizations. He last pitched in the majors in 2024 with the Toronto Blue Jays.
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today they have acquired outfielder Isaac Collins and right-handed pitcher Nick Mears from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-handed pitcher Angel Zerpa. The Royals now have 39 players on their Major League Reserve List.
The left side of the Kansas City Royals' infield is set to be in place for years to come, after the Royals and third baseman Maikel Garcia agreed to a long-term extension.
The JCC Association of North America (JCCA) asks the Royals to avoid putting a ballpark in Overland Park that would displace the Jewish Community Center. Josh Valdez at Roundtable Sports has his ideas on the ideal Royals’ offseason. The Braves sign reliever Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million deal.
Despite adding Lane Thomas and Isaac Collins to their outfield this offseason, the Royals may be looking for more, with Duran a top target.
Former Cincinnati Reds infielder Kevin Newman has signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals. Newman played for Cincinnati in 2023, slashing .253/.311/.364 with 19 extra-base hits and eight stolen bases. The Reds designated him for assignment after the season.
Kansas City drafted Caglianone No. 6 overall in 2024 after he excelled as a hitter and pitcher for the Gators. The Florida native owns the school's career home run record (75) and averaged 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings pitched.