Royals add Drew Waters, Easton McGee and Nolan Hoffman to active roster

The Kansas City Royals expanded their roster from 26 to 28 players on September 1, utilizing additional spots to add outfielder Drew Waters and right-handed pitchers Easton McGee and Nolan Hoffman. The team held an extra opening following the loss of reliever John Schreiber to the New York Yankees on waivers. Waters returns to the organization after spending the season with Triple-A Omaha, where he recorded 12 home runs and 17 stolen bases in 98 games. McGee, previously with the Milwaukee Brewers, and Hoffman, acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies in July, provide additional pitching depth for the final stretch of the season. The timing of these moves arrives amid potential labor concerns, as players added to the 40-man roster become members of the MLBPA. A looming work stoppage could impact the ability of these players to participate in team activities or the Arizona Fall League if negotiations fail to proceed.

• 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Royals expand rosters with Drew Waters, Easton McGee, Nolan Hoffman