Royals acquire reliever Nolan Hoffman from Phillies for Manuel Colón
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Kansas City Royals have acquired right-handed reliever Nolan Hoffman from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor league reliever Manuel Colón. Hoffman, 27, was designated for assignment by the Phillies earlier the same day. He has pitched 4.2 innings this season with a 3.86 ERA. The Royals are looking to bolster their bullpen as they navigate issues with injuries and performance. In a corresponding move, Connor Seabold was transferred to the 60-day Injured List to create space on the 40-man roster for Hoffman.
- •Royals acquire Nolan Hoffman for Manuel Colón.
- •Hoffman had a 3.86 ERA in 4.2 innings this season.
- •The trade addresses the Royals' bullpen issues.
- •Connor Seabold goes to the 60-day Injured List for roster space.
- •Colón is a 19-year-old with a solid strikeout-walk ratio.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Royals acquire right-handed reliever Nolan Hoffman
"Hoffman had been designated for assignment by the Phillies earlier today.
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