Royals Acquire Veteran Outfielder Randal Grichuk
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Randal Grichuk of the Arizona Diamondbacks runs onto the field to warm up before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Pittsburgh. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals have spent weeks scouring the trade market for an outfield bat to add to their starting lineup.
The Royals’ outfield ranks last in the majors in offensive output, with a 64 wRC+, 17% worse than the second-worst outfield.
The Royals placed All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic on the 15-day injured list with a rotator cuff strain and outfielder Jac Caglianone on the 10-day IL with a strained left hamstring amid a series of moves before their series finale against Cleveland on Sunday.
After exchanging farewell hugs with his now former D'backs teammates, Grichuk brimmed with anticipation on his way to the airport. He was joining the Royals ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium. He was embarking on a new path.