Kansas City Royals

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.

Yuli Gurriel is in the starting lineup for the Royals Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Gurriel will start at first base and bat fourth against the Braves. He is hitting .260 with six RBI this season.

Michael Massey is in the starting lineup for the Royals Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Massey will start at second base and bat third against the Braves. He is hitting .259, with 13 home runs, and 42 RBI this season.

Bobby Witt Jr. is in the starting lineup for the Royals Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Witt will start at shortstop and bat second against the Braves Sunday. He is hitting .332, with 32 home runs, 109 RBI, and 31 stolen bases this season.

Tommy Pham is in the starting lineup for the Royals Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Pham will serve as the DH and bat leadoff against the Braves. He is hitting .248, with nine home runs, and 39 RBI this season.

Paul DeJong is out of the starting lineup for the Royals Friday.

Fantasy Impact: DeJong will head to the bench for the start of the series with the Braves. Garrett Hampson will start at third base and bat eighth.

Robbie Grossman is in the starting lineup for the Royals Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Grossman will serve as the DH and bat sixth against the Braves. He is hitting .218, with three home runs, and 16 RBI this season.

Maikel Garcia is out of the starting lineup for the Royals Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Garcia will head to the bench for the series opener with the Braves. Garrett Hampson will start at third base and bat eighth.

Lucas Erceg delivered a flawless inning, striking out one and securing the save as the Royals topped the Nationals 7-4 on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: This performance underscores Erceg's role as a reliable closer for Kansas City, especially given his solid season stats including a 3.36 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (10.5 K/9) and a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.50) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, particularly in categories that reward saves and strikeouts. While his two blown saves this season might raise some eyebrows, his overall consistency and role stability should keep him rostered in most fantasy formats.

The Royals have optioned Steven Cruz to Triple-A Omaha. (Source: Royals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cruz will head back to the minors to make room for the returning Michael Lorenzen. He will likely remain in the minors to close out the season.