Kansas City Royals

Royals manager Matt Quatraro said he’s not going to set defined bullpen roles at the beginning of the season. (Source: Anne Rogers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Quatraro added that Carlos Estevez will get plenty of opportunities to close games alongside Lucas Erceg. Estevez will still likely get more of the save chances to start the season.

The Royals designated Braden Shewmake for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: The Royals needed to open a spot on the 40-man roster with the signing of Carlos Estevez. Shewmake would remain in the Royals organization if he clears waivers.

The Pirates signed Adam Frazier to a one-year deal. (Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Frazier struggled to the tune of hitting .202 last season with the Royals. He'll add depth in in the infield for Pittsburgh.

The Royals signed Harold Castro to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Castro played in Mexico last season. He'll compete for a depth role in the infield with Kansas City.

The Royals signed Cavan Biggio to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Biggio made appearances with the Blue Jays, Dodgers and Braves last season. He will compete for a utility role heading into Opening Day with Kansas City.

The Royals re-signed Austin Cox to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Cox will remain with Kansas City. He will be another year removed from a torn ACL he suffered two seasons ago.

The Royals signed Junior Fernandez to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Fernandez last appeared in the MLB with the Pirates during the 2022 season where he made three appearances. He'll compete for a depth role in the Royals bullpen.

The Royals signed Taylor Clarke to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Clarke was with Kansas City prior to his stint with the Brewers organization last season. He'll continue to add relief depth for the Royals organization.

The Royals signed Kyle Wright to a one-year $1.8 million contract.

Fantasy Impact: The two sides were able to avoid arbitration. Wright missed all of last season following shoulder surgery in his first year with Kansas City. He'll compete for a role in the back-end of the Royals bullpen.

The Rockies have signed Austin Nola to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. (Source: Ari Alexander on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Nola did not appear in a major league game last season as a member of the Royals' organization. He will likely serve as a depth option behind Drew Romo and Jacob Stallings in 2025.

The Royals re-signed Diego Hernandez to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Hernandez returns to the Royals organization after he was non-tendered by them last offseason. He should continue to add depth in the outfield.

The Reds have acquired Brady Singer in exchange for Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer. (Source: Royals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Singer posted a 3.71 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP in 32 starts with the Royals last season. The 28-year-old will likely start as the third option in the Reds' rotation in 2025.

The Royals signed Brian O'Keefe to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: O'Keefe will continue to hold depth behind the plate for Kansas City.

The Royals re-signed Luinder Avila to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Avila will return to an organizational depth role for Kansas City.

The Royals and Michael Wacha have agreed to a three-year, $51 million contract with a $14 million club option. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Wacha was able to ink an extension with the Royals after turning in an excellent season in 2024. The veteran posted a 3.35 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP in 29 starts.

Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) returns to the lineup for the Kansas City Royals for Game 1 of their AL Wild Card series against the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Pasquantino is back after missing the end of the regular season due to a broken thumb, batting third and occupying the designated hitter spot against Baltimore ace Corbin Burnes Tuesday.

Seth Lugo has been named the starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals for Game 2 of their AL Wild Card series against either the Baltimore Orioles or Houston Astros. (Source: Jaylon Thompson on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Lugo will toe the rubber for manager Matt Quatraro, facing a powerful lineup whether the Royals are against the Orioles or Astros to open the club’s postseason.

Cole Ragans will start on the mound for the Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series against either the Baltimore Orioles or Houston Astros. (Source: Jaylon Thompson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ragans will face a stiff test, facing a formidable Houston or Baltimore lineup to open the club’s Wild Card series next week for manager Matt Quatraro.

Kyle Isbel is in the starting lineup for the Royals Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Isbel will start in center field and bat ninth against the Braves. He is hitting .230, with eight home runs, 42 RBI, and 11 stolen bases this season.

Hunter Renfroe is in the starting lineup for the Royals Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Renfroe will start in right field and bat sixth against the Braves. He is hitting .228, with 14 home runs, and 51 RBI this season.