Royals Add Junior Fernandez to Minor League

The Kansas City Royals have made significant moves during the offseason, notably signing veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman, who played a pivotal role in their 2023 season and was later traded to the Texas Rangers, where he won a World Series. Additionally, the Royals have bolstered their minor league roster by signing right-hander Junior Fernandez, who previously played with the Toronto Blue Jays, and outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. on a minor league contract. Meanwhile, former Blue Jays catcher Carlos Perez has signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs to add depth after the trade of Matt Thaiss. The Cleveland Guardians also made headlines by trading first baseman Josh Naylor to the Diamondbacks and re-signing Carlos Santana to a one-year contract. As the Royals look to improve their bullpen depth after a strong 2024 season, they aim to build on their recent successes and continue their rebuild toward contention.