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Every official 2025 MLB transaction involving the Kansas City Royals on either side of the move: 123 trades, signings and releases dated and grouped by month, with MLB’s own description of each move. Both directions are covered: 119 moves land with the Royals and 4 depart from them.
Showing 123 of 123 Kansas City Royals transactions
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Elih Marrero | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent C Elih Marrero to a minor league contract. |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Jorge Alfaro | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent C Jorge Alfaro to a minor league contract. |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Helcris Olivárez | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LHP Helcris Olivárez to a minor league contract. |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Trade | Matt Strahm | Philadelphia Phillies | Kansas City Royals | Philadelphia Phillies traded LHP Matt Strahm to Kansas City Royals for RHP Jonathan Bowlan. |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Abraham Toro | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent 1B Abraham Toro to a minor league contract. |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Lane Thomas | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent CF Lane Thomas. |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Kevin Newman | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent 3B Kevin Newman to a minor league contract. |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Trade | Nick Mears | Milwaukee Brewers | Kansas City Royals | Milwaukee Brewers traded LF Isaac Collins and RHP Nick Mears to Kansas City Royals for LHP Angel Zerpa. |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Jose Cuas | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Jose Cuas to a minor league contract. |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Adrian Rumardo | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Adrian Rumardo to a minor league contract. |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Andy Sanchez | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Andy Sanchez to a minor league contract. |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Jerlin Madera | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Jerlin Madera to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Alex Lange | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Alex Lange. |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Alberto Rodriguez | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent OF Alberto Rodriguez to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Chase Jessee | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LHP Chase Jessee to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Connor Kaiser | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent SS Connor Kaiser to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Trade | Mason Black | San Francisco Giants | Kansas City Royals | San Francisco Giants traded RHP Mason Black to Kansas City Royals for RHP Logan Martin. |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Trade | Kameron Misner | Tampa Bay Rays | Kansas City Royals | Tampa Bay Rays traded CF Kameron Misner to Kansas City Royals for Player To Be Named Later. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Spencer Turnbull | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Spencer Turnbull to a minor league contract. |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Geoff Hartlieb | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Geoff Hartlieb to a minor league contract. |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Released | Mark Canha | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals released LF Mark Canha. |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Nick Robertson | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Nick Robertson to a minor league contract. |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Bobby Dalbec | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent 1B Bobby Dalbec to a minor league contract. |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Jonathan Heasley | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Jonathan Heasley to a minor league contract. |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Hancer Regalado | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Hancer Regalado to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | Trade | Ryan Bergert | San Diego Padres | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals traded C Freddy Fermin to San Diego Padres for RHP Ryan Bergert and RHP Stephen Kolek. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Trade | Bailey Falter | Pittsburgh Pirates | Kansas City Royals | Pittsburgh Pirates traded LHP Bailey Falter to Kansas City Royals for LHP Evan Sisk and 1B Callan Moss. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Trade | Mike Yastrzemski | San Francisco Giants | Kansas City Royals | San Francisco Giants traded RF Mike Yastrzemski to Kansas City Royals for RHP Yunior Marte. |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Released | Cavan Biggio | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals released 1B Cavan Biggio. |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Signed | Grayson Boles | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed RHP Grayson Boles. |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Trade | Andrew Hoffmann | Kansas City Royals | Arizona Diamondbacks | Arizona Diamondbacks traded RF Randal Grichuk to Kansas City Royals for RHP Andrew Hoffmann. |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Junior Suarez | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LHP Junior Suarez to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Trade | Julio E. Rodriguez | Seattle Mariners | Kansas City Royals | Seattle Mariners traded C Julio E. Rodriguez to Kansas City Royals for cash. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Hunter Ensley | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent OF Hunter Ensley to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Max Poirier | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Max Poirier to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Cory Ronan | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LHP Cory Ronan to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Ryan Ure | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LHP Ryan Ure to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Sean Gamble | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed OF Sean Gamble. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Josh Hammond | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed SS Josh Hammond. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Michael Lombardi | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed RHP Michael Lombardi. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Justin Lamkin | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed LHP Justin Lamkin. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Cameron Millar | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed RHP Cameron Millar. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Aiden Jimenez | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed RHP Aiden Jimenez. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Bryson Dudley | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed RHP Bryson Dudley. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Brooks Bryan | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed C Brooks Bryan. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Shane Van Dam | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed RHP Shane Van Dam. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Max Martin | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed RHP Max Martin. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Hunter Alberini | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed RHP Hunter Alberini. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Matthew Hoskins | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed RHP Matthew Hoskins. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Tyson Moran | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed SS Tyson Moran. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | JC Vanek | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed 1B JC Vanek. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Connor Rasmussen | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed SS Connor Rasmussen. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Randy Ramnarace | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed RHP Randy Ramnarace. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Luke Pelzer | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed OF Luke Nowak. |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Signed | Kamden Edge | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed RHP Kamden Edge. |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Trade | Adam Frazier | Pittsburgh Pirates | Kansas City Royals | Pittsburgh Pirates traded 2B Adam Frazier to Kansas City Royals for SS Cam Devanney. |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Signed | Tyriq Kemp | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed SS Tyriq Kemp. |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Signed | Nolan Sailors | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed OF Nolan Sailors. |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Dallas Keuchel | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LHP Dallas Keuchel to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 6, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Jordi Romero | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Jordi Romero to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 4, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Isan Díaz | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent 2B Isan Díaz to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Michael Fulmer | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Michael Fulmer to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Enyer Cepeda | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Enyer Cepeda to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Rafi Santo | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Rafi Santo to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Diego Figueroa | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Diego Figueroa to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Luis Chevalier | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent 3B Luis Chevalier to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Joshua Fermin | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent OF Joshua Fermin to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Yohandy Cruz | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent SS Yohandy Cruz to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Justin Dunn | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Justin Dunn to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Ricardo Montilla | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Ricardo Montilla to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Daniel Liriano | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent IF Daniel Liriano to a minor league contract. |
| May 28, 2025 | Released | Hunter Renfroe | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals released RF Hunter Renfroe. |
| May 22, 2025 | Released | Chris Stratton | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals released RHP Chris Stratton. |
| May 22, 2025 | Trade | Diego Castillo | New York Mets | Kansas City Royals | New York Mets traded SS Diego A. Castillo to Kansas City Royals. |
| May 21, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Angelmis De La Cruz | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent IF Angelmis De La Cruz to a minor league contract. |
| May 20, 2025 | Signed as free agent | John Gant | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP John Gant to a minor league contract. |
| May 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | John Lopez | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent C John Lopez to a minor league contract. |
| May 14, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Rich Hill | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LHP Rich Hill to a minor league contract. |
| May 8, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Trevor Richards | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Trevor Richards to a minor league contract. |
| May 7, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Stephen Nogosek | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Stephen Nogosek to a minor league contract. |
| May 7, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Juan Garcia | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent SS Juan Garcia to a minor league contract. |
| May 6, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Rudy Martin Jr. | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RF Rudy Martin to a minor league contract. |
| May 6, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Jesus Garcia | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Jesus Garcia to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2025 | Trade | Cesar Espinal | Kansas City Royals | Milwaukee Brewers | Kansas City Royals traded RHP Cesar Espinal to Milwaukee Brewers. |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Trade | Nick Gordon | Baltimore Orioles | Kansas City Royals | Baltimore Orioles traded 2B Nick Gordon to Kansas City Royals for cash. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2025 | Trade | Shawndrick Oduber | Kansas City Royals | Los Angeles Dodgers | Kansas City Royals traded RHP Shawndrick Oduber to Los Angeles Dodgers. |
| Mar 23, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Ryan McDonagh | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Ryan McDonagh to a minor league contract. |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Trade | Unnamed | Kansas City Royals | Milwaukee Brewers | Milwaukee Brewers traded 1B Mark Canha to Kansas City Royals. |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Sam Ruta | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent 3B Sam Ruta to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Melvin Robles | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LHP Melvin Robles to a minor league contract. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Ross Stripling | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Ross Stripling to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Feb 16, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Luke Maile | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent C Luke Maile to a minor league contract. |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Ryan Hendrix | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Ryan Hendrix to a minor league contract. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Thomas Hatch | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Thomas Hatch to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Isaiah Jackson | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Isaiah Jackson to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Carlos Estévez | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Carlos Estévez. |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Reynell Ramos | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Reynell Ramos to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Harold Castro | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent 2B Harold Castro to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Jesus Ortega | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent SS Jesus Ortega to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Kendry Chourio | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Kendry Chourio to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Moises Marchán | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent C Moises Marchán to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Alan Angulo | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent SS Alan Angulo to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Emmanuel Martinez | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent C Emmanuel Martinez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Argenis Done | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Argenis Done to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Richer Mata | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent C Richer Mata to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Luis Ramon King | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent OF Luis King to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Warren Calcaño | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent SS Warren Calcaño to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Keisther Castillo | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Keisther Castillo to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Ramcell Medina | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent SS Ramcell Medina to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Denis Samudio | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Denis Samudio to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Jose Montilla | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent C Jose Montilla to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Luis Steven King | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent SS Luis Steven King to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Kenyer Penaloza | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Kenyer Penaloza to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Roy Rivero | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent SS Roy Rivero to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Alejandro Guerrero | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent OF Alejandro Guerrero to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Freddy Contreras | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Freddy Contreras to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Javier Rojas | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent OF Javier Rojas to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Angel Garcia | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Angel Garcia to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Lewis German | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent OF Lewis German to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Connor Scott | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LF Connor Scott to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Michael Lorenzen | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Cavan Biggio | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent 2B Cavan Biggio to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Signed as free agent | Austin Cox | — | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LHP Austin Cox to a minor league contract. |
Every row is captured from MLB’s official StatsAPI transactions feed with MLB’s published description unedited. A trade appears on both clubs’ pages for the season; signings include both major-league and minor-league contracts signed with the club; injury-list moves and minor-league affiliate-only transactions are outside this archive’s scope.
Transaction data: official MLB StatsAPI. Data provided by MLB Advanced Media. Archived and published by Legends Deck. Kept transaction types: Trade, Signed, Signed as free agent, Released.