Royals claim Luke Little off waivers from Cubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Kansas City Royals have claimed left-hander Luke Little off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. Little, who has struggled with control, has a career MLB ERA of 2.97 over parts of four seasons. The Cubs designated him for assignment following the trade deadline after he appeared in only one game this season. To clear a spot for Little on the 40-man roster, the Royals transferred Luinder Avila to the 60-day Injured List, as Avila recovers from Tommy John surgery.
- •Luke Little claimed off waivers by the Royals from the Cubs.
- •He has a 2.97 ERA over 40 MLB games.
- •Little struggles with control, having 34 walks in 39.1 innings in the minors.
- •Royals transfer Luinder Avila to the 60-day Injured List.
- •Avila is out for the season after Tommy John surgery.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Royals claim left-hander Luke Little off waivers
"The hard-throwing lefty struggles with control.
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