Which players have played for both Washington Nationals and Kansas City Royals in their careers? MLB Immaculate Grid answers July 09

The MLB Immaculate Grid puzzle for July 9 focuses on players who have had the honor of playing for both the Washington Nationals and the Kansas City Royals.

There have been a few players who have had such a distinction:

Alcides Escobar: Escobar played for the Royals from 2011 to 2018, contributing to their World Series-winning season in 2015. He later joined the Nationals for the 2019 season.

Ben Zobrist: Zobrist had a brief stint with the Royals in 2015, playing a key role in their World Series triumph. He then joined the Nationals for the 2020 season.

Yuniesky Betancourt: Betancourt played for the Royals from 2005 to 2009 before returning to the team in 2012. In 2013, he briefly played for the Nationals.

Jamey Carroll: Carroll played for the Royals in 2009 and later joined the Nationals for the 2013 season.

Jerry Hairston Jr.: Hairston Jr. played for the Royals from 2001 to 2004. He then played for the Nationals in 2011, contributing to their playoff run.

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Other players who have played for the Kansas City Royals and the Washington Nationals

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Jason Kendall: Kendall played for the Royals in 2010 and later joined the Nationals briefly in 2010 as well.

Danny Duffy: Duffy had a long and successful tenure with the Royals after joining the team in 2011. In 2021, he was traded to the Nationals.

Kelvin Herrera: Herrera was a key member of the Royals' bullpen during their championship years from 2014 to 2018. He later played for the Nationals in 2018.

Chris Young: Young played for the Royals from 2015 to 2017, helping them win the World Series in 2015. He then joined the Nationals in 2017.

Kurt Suzuki: Suzuki played for the Nationals from 2012 to 2013 and again from 2020 to 2021. In between, he played for the Royals in 2013.