Royals appear likely to have quiet trade deadline approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Kansas City Royals are expected to take a conservative approach. Reports indicate they may not trade key controllable players like Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo. Instead, the Royals seem open to moving expiring contracts, including reliever John Schreiber and outfielders Lane Thomas and Starling Marte. General manager J.J. Picollo has stated a desire to complement their core players such as Bobby Witt Jr. and Jac Caglianone while attempting to contend in future seasons.
- •Royals are likely to retain controllable players ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Expiring contracts of John Schreiber and Lane Thomas are available for trade.
- •Picollo emphasizes need for strategic player movement to support contention aspirations.
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Reports indicate the Royals may have a quiet trade deadline
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