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Kansas City Royals designate outfielder Drew Waters for assignment

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Kansas City Royals designate outfielder Drew Waters for assignment

Summary

The Kansas City Royals designated outfielder Drew Waters for assignment on September 2, 2026. This marks the second time the club has removed Waters from the active roster this season. Waters had been recalled as a September roster expansion addition but did not participate in a game before the move. The Royals cleared a roster spot for infielder Michael Massey, who returned from the injured list. Waters previously recorded 219 plate appearances for Kansas City in 2025, posting a.603 OPS. His 2026 season in Triple-A Omaha yielded a.251 batting average with 12 home runs and 17 stolen bases across 103 games. If he passes through waivers unclaimed, he is eligible to decline an outright assignment to the minor leagues and elect free agency.

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•Kansas City designated Drew Waters for assignment for the second time this year.
•Infielder Michael Massey replaced Waters on the active roster.
•Waters did not play in an MLB game during his recent call-up.
•The outfielder can become a free agent if he clears waivers.
•Waters hit.251 with 12 home runs for Triple-A Omaha this season.

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