News and Notes: Lowly Royals Improve, Guardians Continue to Sit On Hands
The Royals are making moves. Some solid:
We have signed RHP Seth Lugo to a two-year contract, with a player option for 2026.
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) December 14, 2023
Welcome to Kansas City, Seth! pic.twitter.com/0Ri7kFMkhb
Some “meh”:
The Royals add Hunter Renfroe pic.twitter.com/bJOrTIF1H8
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) December 15, 2023
And some, “dang, I wish the Guardians could have lengthened their rotation signing that guy instead of Ben Lively... or signed both”:
Right-handed starter Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a two-year, $32 million contract, a source tells ESPN. He gets an opt-out after the first season.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 15, 2023
But, the Guardians did make their Austin Hedges signing official, with a shirtless pic, and designated 1B/OF Alfonso Rivas to make room:
We have signed C Austin Hedges to a one-year Major League contract.
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) December 15, 2023
To make room on the 40-man, we have designated 1B Alfonso Rivas for assignment.
Welcome back, Hedgey! #ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/8YjPSj8W6L
Meanwhile, Brayan Rocchio hit another couple doubles in Venezuela last night:
Brayan Rocchio dio doble al RF. Al bate, Maikel García.#Tiburones 8 - 6 #Cardenales | 0 outs | 7⬆️
— Tiburones de La Guaira (@tiburones_net) December 16, 2023
#Guardians 22yr old switch hitting INF prospect Brayan Rocchio collected 3 hits (3-5 2R 2(2B) tonight including a pair of doubles for his club @tiburones_net in their 9-to-6 win in @LVBP_Oficial action.
— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) December 16, 2023
Over 13 games:
13-39 6R 4(2B) 1HR 5RBI 2BB .333 AVG. 922 OPS#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/qCYatM3MMI
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