Royals designate Matt Strahm, Andrew Velazquez for assignment
MLB Trade Rumors • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Kansas City Royals have designated left-hander Matt Strahm and infielder Andrew Velazquez for assignment. The moves come after the team reinstated infielder Bobby Witt Jr. from the injured list and recalled right-hander José Cuas from Triple-A Omaha. Strahm and Velazquez were part of the Royals' offseason acquisitions but are now set to leave the team as Kansas City reshapes its roster. The club will now look to fill their spots in the lineup.
- •Strahm designated for assignment after being an offseason addition.
- •Velazquez also designated for assignment as part of the roster change.
- •Bobby Witt Jr. reinstated from the injured list.
- •José Cuas recalled from Triple-A Omaha.
- •Royals continue to modify roster in search of improvement.
- 6:26 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Royals Designate Matt Strahm, Andrew Velazquez For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors
"The Royals cut ties with one of their offseason pickups.
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