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KC Trades
SOLER SENT TO THE BRAVES Jul 30, 2021
The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Jorge Soler from the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Kasey Kalich.
DUFFY DEALT TO THE DODGERS Jul 29, 2021
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Danny Duffy and cash from the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named later.
ROYALS ACQUIRE PITCHER PAYAMPS Jul 21, 2021
The Kansas City Royals acquired pitcher Joel Payamps from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash.
NATS ADD ALCIDES ESCOBAR Jul 03, 2021
The Washington Nationals acquired infielder Alcides Escobar from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
KELVIN GUTIERREZ GOES TO BALTIMORE Jul 03, 2021
The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder Kelvin Gutierrez from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
TAPIA TRADED TO KC May 22, 2021
The Kansas City Royals acquired pitcher Domingo Tapia from the Seattle Mariners for cash.
NICK HEATH HEADS TO ARIZONA Apr 17, 2021
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired outfielder Nick Heath from the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Eduardo Herrera.
KC COMPLETES BENINTENDI TRADE Feb 10, 2021
In a three-team trade, the Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Andrew Benintendi and cash from the Boston Red Sox; Boston acquired outfielder Franchy Cordero and two players to be named later (Luis De La Rosa and Grant Gambrell - 06/04/2021) from the Royals, and pitcher Josh Winckowski and a player to be named later (Freddy Valdez - 06/04/2021) from the New York Mets; and New York acquired outfielder Khalil Lee from the Royals.
ROYALS' ROSENTHAL SENT TO SAN DIEGO Aug 29, 2020
The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Trevor Rosenthal from the Kansas City Royals for outfielder Edward Olivares and a player to be named later.
BRETT PHILLIPS FOR LUCIUS FOX Aug 27, 2020
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Brett Phillips from the Kansas City Royals for infielder Lucius Fox.
STEPHEN WOODS JR. JOINS KC Jul 21, 2020
The Kansas City Royals acquired pitcher Stephen Woods Jr. from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
PADRES PICK UP TIM HILL FROM KC Jul 16, 2020
The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Tim Hill from the Kansas City Royals for outfielder Franchy Cordero and pitcher Ronald Bolanos.
ROYALS TAKE A CHANCE ON ADAMS Dec 23, 2019
The Kansas City Royals acquired pitcher Chance Adams from the New York Yankees for infielder Cristian Perez.
RYAN McBROOM MOVED TO KANSAS CITY Aug 31, 2019
The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder/first baseman Ryan McBroom from the New York Yankees for international bonus pool money in 2019-20.
ADAM MOORE MOVES TO THE ROYALS Aug 07, 2019
The Kansas City Royals acquired catcher Adam Moore from the Texas Rangers for cash.
DIEKMAN DEALT TO OAKLAND Jul 27, 2019
The Oakland Athletics acquired pitcher Jake Diekman from the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Ismael Aquino and outfielder Dairon Blanco.
TERRENCE GORE GOES TO THE YANKEES Jul 17, 2019
The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Terrance Gore from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
MALDONADO MOVED FOR MONTGOMERY Jul 15, 2019
The Chicago Cubs acquired catcher Martin Maldonado from the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Mike Montgomery.
BAILEY BROUGHT IN BY OAKLAND Jul 14, 2019
The Oakland Athletics acquired pitcher Homer Bailey from the Kansas City Royals for infielder Kevin Merrell.
DIAMONDBACKS DEAL FOR BEN LIVELY Jun 22, 2019
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired pitcher Ben Lively from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
SUSAC SENT TO KANSAS CITY Apr 02, 2019
The Kansas City Royals acquired catcher Andrew Susac from the Baltimore Orioles for cash.
ADAM ADDED BY THE BLUE JAYS Mar 17, 2019
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired pitcher Jason Adam from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
CUBS, ROYALS SWAP MINOR LEAGUERS Mar 09, 2019
The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Donnie Dewees from the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Stephen Ridings.
ROCKIES ADD CATCHER RABAGO Dec 13, 2018
The Colorado Rockies acquired catcher Chris Rabago from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
CHRIS ELLIS TO KANSAS CITY Dec 13, 2018
The Kansas City Royals acquired pitcher Chris Ellis from the Texas Rangers for cash.
ROCKIES REEL IN CATCHER BUTERA Aug 31, 2018
The Colorado Rockies acquired catcher Drew Butera from the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Jerry Vasto.
DUDA DONE IN KC Aug 29, 2018
The Atlanta Braves acquired first baseman Lucas Duda from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
RANGERS REEL IN GONZALEZ FROM THE ROYALS Aug 16, 2018
The Texas Rangers acquired pitcher Kelvin Gonzalez from the Kansas City Royals for international bonus pool money in 2018-19.
CUBS GET GORE FOR STRETCH RUN Aug 15, 2018
The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Terrance Gore from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
BREWERS, ROYALS TRADE PITCHERS Aug 07, 2018
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired pitcher Sal Biasi from the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Jon Perrin.
MOUSTAKAS MOVES TO MILWAUKEE Jul 28, 2018
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired infielder Mike Moustakas from the Kansas City Royals for outfielder Brett Phillips and pitcher Jorge Lopez.
ROYALS GET OUTFIELDER GOODWIN FROM THE NATS Jul 22, 2018
The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Brian Goodwin from the Washington Nationals for pitcher Jacob Condra-Bogan.
BRAVES BRING IN OUTFIELDER BRANDON DOWNES Jun 21, 2018
The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Brandon Downes from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
HERRERA HEADS TO WASHINGTON Jun 18, 2018
The Washington Nationals acquired pitcher Kelvin Herrera from the Kansas City Royals for infielder Kelvin Gutierrez, outfielder Blake Perkins and pitcher Yohanse Morel.
ARIZONA ADDS OUTFIELD HELP IN JON JAY Jun 06, 2018
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired outfielder Jon Jay from the Kansas City Royals for pitchers Gabe Speier and Elvis Luciano.
ANGELS ADD RIGHT-HANDER MIGUEL ALMONTE Apr 04, 2018
The Los Angeles Angels acquired pitcher Miguel Almonte from the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
YANKEES YANK ASCHE AWAY FROM KC Apr 04, 2018
The New York Yankees acquired infielder/outfielder Cody Asche from the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
TORONTO TRADES FOR PITCHER SAM GAVIGLIO Mar 21, 2018
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired pitcher Sam Gaviglio from the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named later.
ROYALS, ATHLETICS SWAP FOUR PLAYERS Jan 29, 2018
The Kansas City Royals acquired pitchers Jesse Hahn and Heath Fillmyer from the Oakland Athletics for pitcher Ryan Buchter, first baseman/outfielder Brandon Moss and cash.
CHISOX, DODGERS, ROYALS SWAP 6 PLAYERS Jan 04, 2018
In a three-team trade, the Chicago White Sox acquired pitcher Joakim Soria and cash from the Kansas City Royals, and pitcher Luis Avilan and cash from the Los Angeles Dodgers; Los Angeles acquired pitcher Scott Alexander from the Royals, and infielder Jake Peter from the White Sox, and Kansas City acquired pitcher Trevor Oaks and infielder Erick Mejia from the Dodgers.
METS SHIP RULE 5 DRAFTEE SMITH TO KC Dec 14, 2017
The Kansas City Royals acquired pitcher Burch Smith from the New York Mets for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
REDS' RULE 5 DRAFTEE KELLER OFF TO KC Dec 14, 2017
The Kansas City Royals acquired pitcher Brad Keller from the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
ROYALS BRING BACK MELKY CABRERA Jul 30, 2017
The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Melky Cabrera and cash from the Chicago White Sox for pitchers A.J. Puckett and Andre Davis.
DODGERS ADD RIGHT-HANDER LUKE FARRELL Jul 28, 2017
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Luke Farrell from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
ROYALS ADD 3 PITCHERS FROM SAN DIEGO Jul 24, 2017
The Kansas City Royals acquired pitchers Trevor Cahill, Brandon Maurer and Ryan Buchter from the San Diego Padres for pitchers Matt Strahm and Travis Wood, plus infielder Esteury Ruiz.
DULIN ADDS FIRST BASE DEPTH FOR CHISOX Mar 19, 2017
The Chicago White Sox acquired first baseman Brandon Dulin from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
CUBS ACQUIRE RIGHT-HANDER ALEC MILLS Feb 08, 2017
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Alec Mills from the Kansas City Royals for outfielder Donnie Dewees Jr.
SEATTLE SWAPS FOR SPEEDY OF JARROD DYSON Jan 06, 2017
The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Jarrod Dyson from the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Nathan Karns.
ROYALS RECEIVE PETER O'BRIEN FROM 'ZONA Jan 03, 2017
The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder/catcher Peter O'Brien from the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitcher Sam Lewis.
CUBS GET P DAVIS FROM KC FOR OF SOLER Dec 07, 2016
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Wade Davis from the Kansas City Royals for outfielder Jorge Soler.
ANGELS, ROYALS SWAP YOUNG PITCHERS Dec 01, 2016
The Los Angeles Angels acquired pitcher Brooks Pounders from the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Jared Ruxer.
KANSAS CITY, OAKLAND SWAP OUTFIELDERS Jul 30, 2016
The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Billy Burns from the Oakland Athletics for outfielder Brett Eibner.
CARDINALS LAND JOSE MARTINEZ FROM KC May 25, 2016
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
ORIOLES ADD DEPTH CATCHER PENA Dec 02, 2015
The Baltimore Orioles acquired catcher Francisco Pena from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
ROYALS LAND BACKUP CATCHER TONY CRUZ Dec 02, 2015
The Kansas City Royals acquired catcher Tony Cruz from the St. Louis Cardinals for infielder Jose Alexander Martinez.
ROYALS ADD BENCH STRENGTH WITH GOMES Aug 31, 2015
The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Jonny Gomes and cash from the Atlanta Braves for infielder Luis Valenzuela.
BLANTON MOVES BACK TO PENNSYLVANIA Jul 29, 2015
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired pitcher Joe Blanton from the Kansas City Royals for cash.
ROYALS GET VERSATILE ZOBRIST FROM THE A'S Jul 28, 2015
The Kansas City Royals acquired infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist and cash from the Oakland Athletics for pitchers Sean Manaea and Aaron Brooks.
CUETO TO KC FOR TALENTED LEFTY TRIO Jul 26, 2015
The Kansas City Royals acquired pitcher Johnny Cueto and cash from the Cincinnati Reds for pitchers Brandon Finnegan, John Lamb and Cody Reed.
ROYALS ADD DEPTH CATCHER BUTERA May 07, 2015
The Kansas City Royals acquired catcher Drew Butera from the Los Angeles Angels for infielder Ryan Jackson.
ANGELS TAKE A SHOT WITH GIAVOTELLA Dec 19, 2014
The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Johnny Giavotella from the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Brian Broderick.
FISH ACQUIRE RELIEVER CROW FROM KC Nov 28, 2014
The Miami Marlins acquired pitcher Aaron Crow from the Kansas City Royals for pitchers Brian Flynn and Reid Redman.
ROYALS ADD INFIELDER JACKSON FROM LA Nov 26, 2014
The Kansas City Royals acquired infielder Ryan Jackson from the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash.
ROYALS ADD OF FUENTES FROM SAN DIEGO Nov 20, 2014
The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Reymond Fuentes from the San Diego Padres for pitcher Kyle Bartsch.
BLUE JAYS BRING BACK HENDRIKS Oct 30, 2014
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired pitcher Liam Hendriks from the Kansas City Royals for catcher Santiago Nessy.