Royals Trade For Former Utility Man From Pirates Before Trade Deadline: Report
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The Kansas City Royals made a trade Wednesday morning, acquiring their former utility man from the Pittsburgh Pirates, per a report by Robert Murray of Fansided, and later confirmed by Anne Rogers of MLB.com.
Frazier is hitting .255 this season in his second stint with the Pirates and is now returning to the Royals, where he spent last season. Frazier is not a booming power threat, but the Royals have been looking for more consistency in their lineup to spark the offense.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 04: Adam Frazier #26 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bats during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 04, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners won 6-0.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 04: Adam Frazier #26 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bats during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 04, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners won 6-0.
Photo byThe Pirates reportedly are receiving minor league shortstop Cam Devanney in return for the former All-Star.
This marks the start of the Pirates' perceived garage sale at the trade deadline. They have been out of the playoff hunt for the year and are now looking to build for the future around Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz.
Meanwhile, the Royals have added a contact bat to an offense that has been just a step ahead of the Pirates at the bottom of the league in runs scored. Frazier joins a lineup that is built to play in Kauffman Stadium and their large outfield.
Frazier brings versatility to the Royals, allowing them to build a combination of lineups that will help them win down the stretch of the season.
The Royals are a team on the bubble, holding Seth Lugo as a trade chip as long as they can before they decide on whether trading him is the right move. The Royals are 4 1/2 games back of the final wild card spot but are preparing to make a second-half run to return to October for the second season.
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