Thomas, 30, can play across the outfield. He hit four home runs with 11 RBIs in 125 at-bats with the Cleveland Guardians last season. It was an injury-riddled campaign, however, as Thomas dealt with a bone bruise in his right wrist and plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

Third baseman Maikel Garcia officially signed a 5-year contract extension with the #Royals today 🖊️ Pretty cool moment when the 25 year old reflects on joining the organization at age 16 - Kansas City was his only offer. “No one wants a guy at 128 pounds…I always appreciated… pic.twitter.com/6eG31P9iGy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Homegrown Kansas City Royals stars Carter Jensen and Noah Cameron put on their Santa hats Friday night. They took select lucky kids from the Urban Youth Academy on a holiday shopping spree at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Northland.

Leadership from the Kansas City Royals and 29 other MLB teams has gathered in Orlando for this year's Winter Meetings, where executives can discuss trade options and possible free-agent moves and speak to reporters about their offseason plans.

On Friday, the Royals acquired left-handed relief pitcher Matt Strahm from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for right-handed reliever Jonathan Bowlan.

While their location proposal continues to evolve,” Masterson continued, “it will not be finalized or considered this year or during the upcoming legislative session.”

While Cole Ragans is one of the most sought after pitchers on the trade market, the Royals have no plans to move him.

Friday has been a busy day for the Kansas City Royals thus far. The Royals traded for former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star reliever Matt Strahm on Friday morni