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Kansas City Royals AL Central
 
Kyle Wright • #30 • P
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'4", 215 lbs.
Born:Oct 2, 1995 (29 yrs) in Huntsville, AL
Hometown:Huntsville, AL
Experience:5 years
Drafted:Drafted by Atlanta in 2017 (1/5).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with Atlanta in 2023.
Bats:R
Throws:R
12/17/2024
8:58pm
Avoids arbitration
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The Royals and Wright avoid arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.8 million contract Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
12/12/2024
5:30pm
Hopes to be 100 percent for spring
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Wright (shoulder) hopes to be fully healthy for spring training and compete for a spot in the Royals' rotation, Jaylon Thompson of the Kansas City Star reports.
02/17/2024
5:11pm
Placed on 60-day IL
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The Royals placed Wright (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Saturday.
01/11/2024
7:45pm
Agrees to terms
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Wright (shoulder) agreed to a one-year contract with the Royals on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
10/13/2023
5:18pm
Undergoes surgery
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Wright underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn capsule in his right shoulder.
10/07/2023
6:51pm
Likely out for 2024
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Wright is expected to undergo shoulder surgery that will cause him to miss the entire 2024 season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
10/07/2023
4:36pm
Out for postseason
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Atlanta placed Wright on the 60-day injured list Saturday with a right shoulder strain, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
10/06/2023
11:20pm
Not on NLDS roster
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Wright will not be on the roster for Atlanta's NLDS matchup against the Phillies, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
09/24/2023
5:56pm
Shifting to bullpen
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Wright will be available out of the bullpen beginning with Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
09/11/2023
8:39pm
Draws start for Game 2 of twin bill
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Atlanta reinstated Wright (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list and will have the right-hander start the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Phillies, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
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