As part of the deal, the Royals sent minor league reliever Andrew Hoffman to the Diamondbacks. Why this trade could be a risk is Hoffman is an arm that could turn into a decent reliever in MLB. This season, Hoffman has a 2.25 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP. He also has 55 strikeouts and two saves.

The Kansas City Royals have often been speculated as buyers at this trade deadline. But on Saturday, they essentially said, 'To heck with that noise.' After an

The Kansas City Royals have had their eyes on Jarren Duran at the MLB trade deadline, and Seth Lugo or Lucas Erceg could be their ticket.

The Royals are making it clear to clubs that any deal for pitcher Seth Lugo would require controllable outfield help in return.

Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter listed Lorenzen as one of the top rental trade pieces in the league. "Lorenzen has been traded at the deadline each of the past two seasons, logging

Kansas City Royals' Seth Lugo is a hot trade target ahead of the MLB deadline. Here are the top three teams who could go for the Royals' ace.