MLB Player News
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Joey Loperfido LF | HOU
Astros' Joey Loperfido: Not starting against righty
Loperfido is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.
The left-handed-hitting Loperfido had started all three games against righty hurlers since being recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land last week, but he will take a seat in this one as the Tigers send right-hander Troy Melton to the hill. Loperfido is hitless in 15 plate appearance since being recalled from Sugar Land. Taylor Trammell will patrol left field for Houston in Monday's series opener.
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Kendry Chourio SP | KC
Royals' Kendry Chourio: Advancing to High-A
The Royals promoted Chourio from Single-A Columbia to High-A Quad Cities on Monday.
Chourio was one of the top performing pitchers in the Carolina League through the first two-plus months of the season, despite being much younger than most of his peers at just 18 years old. He rode a mid-90s fastball and a pair of strong secondary offerings to a 1.88 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 44:9 K:BB in 48 innings, with his dominance earning him a bump up to High-A. With a strong finish to the season at Quad Cities, Chourio could be in position to open the 2027 campaign at Double-A Northwest Arkansas and put himself on the radar for a big-league debut later next summer.
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Kameron Misner CF | KC
Royals' Kameron Misner: Sitting against southpaw
Misner is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
Though he'll head to the bench for the series opener in Washington while the left-handed Andrew Alvarez toes the rubber for the Nationals, Misner should be in line for an extended look as a strong-side platoon player while Kyle Isbel (foot) and Vinnie Pasquantino (hand) are on the shelf. Misner started in each of the last four games while the Royals faced right-handed pitchers, going 6-for-12 with a walk, a stolen base and three RBI over those contests.
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Heading to bench against lefty
Massey is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
The Royals will send the left-handed-hitting Massey to the bench while southpaw Andrew Alvarez takes the hill for Washington. Nick Loftin will step in at second base in place of Massey, who went 4-for-15 with two doubles, three RBI and three runs while starting the past four games.
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Mitch Spence RP | KC
Royals' Mitch Spence: Recalled before Monday's start
The Royals recalled Spence from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
Spence will get the start Monday on the road against the Nationals. The right-hander permitted six runs over four innings in his lone appearance in the majors this season and has turned in a 6.54 ERA in 10 starts at Triple-A Omaha. Spence could earn additional turns in the rotation if things go well Monday.
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Connor Seabold RP | KC
Royals' Connor Seabold: Traded to Kansas City
The Royals acquired Seabold from the Blue Jays on Monday in exchange for Denis Samudio and cash considerations.
Seabold has made 16 relief appearances between the Tigers and Blue Jays this season, collecting a 4.26 ERA and 15:7 K:BB over 19 innings. The 30-year-old is capable of providing length for a Royals bullpen that could use it.
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Carlos Estevez RP | KC
Royals' Carlos Estevez: Sent to 60-day IL
The Royals transferred Estevez (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
Estevez has already been on the shelf for more than two months, so his move to the 60-day IL is merely procedural and won't affect his timeline for a return. The right-hander was initially deactivated April 1 due to a foot contusion, but he's since recovered from that injury and is now working his way back from a right rotator cuff strain, which he sustained during a minor-league rehab appearance in early May. Estevez resumed throwing off flat ground May 27 and could be cleared to start throwing off a mound this week.
