The Kansas City Royals won't buy before the trade deadline this year, but after losing Aroldis Chapman, they don't have much else to offer. The Royals' lack of huge targets is both a positive and a terrible thing. It's a good thing because expectations are low ahead of the deadline.
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July 30- Royals acquire Taylor Hearn
Kansas City Royals acquired pitcher Taylor Hearn from the Atlanta Braves in exchange of INF Nicky Lopez.
July 31 - Kansas City Royals acquire prospect Nelson Velazquez from Chicago Cubs
The bottom of the division Royals continue to sell ahead of the MLB trade deadline by sending pitcher Jose Cuas to the Chicago Cubs. In return, they add Nelson Velazquez, a talented prospect.
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Aug 1 - Royals acquire Tucker Davidson from the Los Angeles Angels
Davidson's promotion to the 40-man roster has been confirmed, and he is set to join the major league club immediately.
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Ahana Bhaumik
Ahana Bhaumik is a journalist and an Assistant Content Manager who covers baseball at Sportskeeda. A postgraduate in Mass Communication and Journalism, she has a previous work experience of 2 years.
Ahana is a Baltimore Orioles fan, and while they have long been one of the underdogs of baseball, the landscape is changing and she believes the Orioles' World Series window could be opening. She considers Derek Jeter the undisputed MLB GOAT, and his last game in the Yankees Stadium, where fans chanted his name is etched in her memory forever. Mookie Betts is her current favorite because of his versatility, unique skillset and unignorable talent, and Connie Mack is her all-time favorite baseball coach.
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