Kansas City Royals minor league players

Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Kansas City Royals system.

## Players

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### Luinder Avila

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Baseball player

Luinder Avila

Kansas City Royals – No. 86
Pitcher
Born: (2001-08-21) August 21, 2001 (age 23)
Caracas, Venezuela

Bats: Left

Throws: Left

Luinder Gabriel Avila (born August 21, 2001) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB).

On March 3, 2018, Avila signed with the Kansas City Royals as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Royals. Avila returned to the DSL Royals in 2019, recording a 6.41 ERA and 22 strikeouts over 12 appearances.[2] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Avila returned to action in 2021 with the rookie–level Arizona League Royals and Single–A Columbia Fireflies. In 14 games (10 starts) for the two affiliates, he compiled a 3–6 record and 4.66 ERA with 51 strikeouts across 58 innings pitched.[4] Avila returned to Columbia in 2022, making 26 starts and registering a 6–10 record and 4.54 ERA with 97 strikeouts across 115 innings of work.[5] He spent the 2023 campaign with the High–A Quad Cities River Bandits, logging a 4–7 record and 4.39 ERA with 102 strikeouts in 108+2⁄3 innings pitched across 22 games (20 starts).[6]

In 2024, Avila made 20 starts split between the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals and Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers, compiling a 6–5 record and 4.14 ERA with 85 strikeouts across 87 innings of work. Following the season, the Royals added Avila to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[7]

Avila was optioned to Triple-A Omaha to begin the 2025 season.[8]

### A.J. Causey

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Baseball player

A.J. Causey

Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (2002-11-19) November 19, 2002 (age 22)
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

Anthony Jordan Causey (born November 19, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Causey attended Sparkman High School in Harvest, Alabama, where he played on the school's baseball team as a pitcher and infielder.[9] He earned All-State honors as a senior in 2021.[10] He went unselected in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft and enrolled at Jacksonville State University to play college baseball.

Causey played the 2022 and 2023 seasons with Jacksonville State, posting a 2.61 ERA as a reliever in 2022 and a 5.07 ERA as a starter in 2023.[11] In both the summers of 2022 and 2023, he played in the Cape Cod Baseball League with the Falmouth Commodores.[12][13][14] After his sophomore season at Jacksonville State, he transferred to the University of Tennessee to play college baseball with the Tennessee Volunteers.[15] Over 19 apperances for Tennesee in 2024, Causey went 13-3 with a 4.43 ERA and 125 strikeouts over 91+1⁄3 innings, helping the Volunteers win the 2024 Men's College World Series. After the season, he was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the fifth round of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[16][17] He signed with the team for $477,500.[18]

Causey made his professional debut in 2025 with the Quad Cities River Bandits.[19] In July, he was promoted to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

* Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)

### Eric Cerantola

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Baseball player

Eric Cerantola

Kansas City Royals – No. 87
Pitcher
Born: (2000-05-02) May 2, 2000 (age 25)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Bats: Left

Throws: Left

Eric Cerantola (born May 2, 2000) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Cerantola was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 5th round, with the 139th overall selection, of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[20] He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Royals, posting a 5.71 ERA with 24 strikeoutsover 10 appearances.[21]

Cerantola split the 2022 campaign between the Single–A Columbia Fireflies and High–A Quad Cities River Bandits. In 10 starts split between the two affiliates, he posted a 1–3 record and 5.34 ERA with 36 strikeouts across 30+1⁄3 innings pitched.[22] Cerantola split 2023 between Quad Cities and the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, accumulating a 3–4 record and 3.66 ERA with 99 strikeouts and 2 saves across 76+1⁄3 innings pitched.[23]

Cerantola split the 2024 campaign between Double–A Northwest Arkansas and the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers. In 37 total appearances for the two affiliates, he compiled a 3–4 record and 2.97 ERA with 101 strikeouts across 72+2⁄3 innings pitched. Following the season, the Royals added Cerantola to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[24]

Cerantola was optioned to Triple-A Omaha to begin the 2025 season.[25]

### Chandler Champlain

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Baseball player

Chandler Champlain

Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (1999-07-23) July 23, 1999 (age 26)
Mission Viejo, California, U.S.

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

Chandler Jay Champlain (born July 23, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals.

Champlain attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. The Los Angeles Angels selected Champlain in the 38th round of the 2019 MLB draft, but he did not sign a contract with the Angels.[26] He enrolled at the University of Southern California (USC) and played college baseball for the USC Trojans.[27]

The New York Yankees selected Champlain in the ninth round of the 2021 MLB draft.[28] On July 27, 2022, the Yankees traded Champlain, T. J. Sikkema, and Beck Way to the Kansas City Royals for Andrew Benintendi.[29]

Champlain's father, Jay, played for USC's football team as a wide receiver. His mother, Robyn, is a former competitive downhill skier.[30]

* Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)

### Carter Jensen

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Baseball player

Carter Jensen

Kansas City Royals
Catcher
Born: (2003-07-03) July 3, 2003 (age 22)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Bats: Left

Throws: Right

Carter James Jensen (born July 3, 2003) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Jensen attended Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Missouri, where he played baseball. As a senior in 2021, he hit .387 with one home run and 25 RBIs.[31] He committed to play college baseball at Louisiana State University.[32] He was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the third round with the 78th overall pick of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[33]

Jensen signed with the Royals and made his professional debut with the Arizona Complex League Royals, hitting .281 over 19 games.[34][35] He played the 2022 season with the Columbia Fireflies with whom he batted .226 with 11 home runs and fifty RBIs over 113 games, earning All-Star honors.[36][37] He played the 2023 season with the Quad Cities River Bandits.[38][39] Over 116 games, he hit .211 with 11 home runs and 45 RBIs.[40] Jensen was assigned to Quad Cities to open the 2024 season.[41] In mid-July, he was promoted to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.[42] Over 125 games between both teams, Jensen compiled a .259/.359/.450 slash line with 18 home runs, 67 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases.[43] Jensen was assigned to Northwest Arkansas to open the 2025 season and was promoted to the Omaha Storm Chasers in June.[44] He was selected (alongside Frank Mozzicato) to represent the Royals at the 2025 All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park.[45]

* Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)

### Ben Kudrna

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Baseball player

Ben Kudrna

Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (2003-01-30) January 30, 2003 (age 22)
Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

Benjamin Michael Kudrna (born January 30, 2003) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Kudrna grew up in Overland Park, Kansas and attended Blue Valley Southwest High School. As a senior, Kudrna was named the Gatorade Kansas Baseball Player of the Year and the Class 5A Pitcher of the Year after he went 9–1 on the mound with a 0.99 ERA and 100 strikeouts and 11 walks in 57+1⁄3 innings pitched.[46] Kudrna committed to play college baseball at Louisiana State prior to signing with the Royals.[47]

Kudrna was selected in the 2nd round of the 2021 MLB draft by the Kansas City Royals.[48] He signed with the team on July 19, 2021, and received a $3 million signing bonus.[49] Kudrna began the 2022 season in extended spring training before being assigned to the Columbia Fireflies of the Single-A Carolina League.[50]

* Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)

### David Shields

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Baseball player

David Shields

Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (2006-09-09) September 9, 2006 (age 18)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Bats: Switch

Throws: Left

David Shields (born September 9, 2006) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Shields attended Mt. Lebanon High School in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, where he played on the school's baseball team as a pitcher and football team as a quarterback.[51] Originally set to graduate in 2025, he reclassified to the class of 2024.[52] In 2024, he went 5-1 with a 0.51 ERA and 63 strikeouts over 35 innings and was named the Gatorade Pennsylvania Baseball Player of the Year.[53] For his high school career, he compiled an 11-3 record, a 1.26 ERA, and 211 strikeouts.[54] Shields was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the second round with the 41st overall pick of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[55] He signed with the team for $2.3 million, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball at the University of Miami.[56]

Shields was assigned to Kansas City's Spring Breakout roster during 2025 spring training.[57] He made his professional debut that year with the Arizona Complex League Royals. After one start, he was promoted to the Columbia Fireflies.[58]

* Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)

### Luca Tresh

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Baseball player

Luca Tresh

Kansas City Royals
Catcher
Born: (2000-01-11) January 11, 2000 (age 25)
Clearwater, Florida

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

Luca Tresh (born January 11, 2000) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Tresh attended Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Clearwater, Florida and played college baseball at NC State University.[59] He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 17th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[60]

Tresh played his first professional season in 2021 with the Arizona Complex League Royals and Columbia Fireflies. After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League.[61] He started 2022 with the Quad Cities River Bandits before his promotion to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.[62]

* Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)

### Javier Vaz

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Baseball player

Javier Vaz

Kansas City Royals – No. 88
Outfielder / Second baseman
Born: (2000-09-22) September 22, 2000 (age 24)
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.

Bats: Left

Throws: Right

Javier Rafael Vaz (born September 22, 2000) is an American professional baseball outfielder and second baseman in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Vaz attended Huntsville High School in Huntsville, Alabama and played college baseball at Louisiana State University at Eunice before transferring to Vanderbilt University.[63] In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[64] Vaz was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 15th round of the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft.[65]

Vaz spent his first professional season with the Arizona Complex League Royals and Columbia Fireflies. He started 2023 with the Quad Cities River Bandits before his promotion to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.[66]

* Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)

### Beck Way

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Baseball player

Beck Way

Kansas City Royals – No. 95
Pitcher
Born: (1999-08-06) August 6, 1999 (age 26)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

Beck Michael Way (born August 6, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Way attended Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and played college baseball at Belmont Abbey College and Northwest Florida State College.[67] In 2019, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[68] He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the fourth round of the 2020 Major League Baseball draft.[69]

Way played his first professional season in 2021 with the Tampa Tarpons and Hudson Valley Renegades.[70][71] He started 2022 with Hudson Valley.

On July 27, 2022, the Yankees traded Way, T. J. Sikkema, and Chandler Champlain to the Kansas City Royals for Andrew Benintendi.[72]

* Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)

### Henry Williams

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Baseball player

Henry Williams

Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (2001-09-18) September 18, 2001 (age 23)
Darien, Connecticut

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

Henry Alexander Williams (born September 18, 2001) is an American baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Williams grew up in Darien, Connecticut and attended Darien High School, where he played baseball and basketball.[73]

Williams played college baseball for the Duke Blue Devils. As a sophomore he went 3–3 with a 3.65 ERA 45 strikeouts over 37 innings pitched before suffering a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow.[74] Williams underwent Tommy John surgery and missed both the rest of the season and all of his junior season.[75]

Williams was selected in the third round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft by the San Diego Padres.[76] He signed with the team on July 27, 2022, for an over-slot signing bonus of $800,000.[77] Williams was assigned to the Single-A Lake Elsinore Storm in May 2023 to begin his professional career.[78]

Williams was traded along with Jesus Rios to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Scott Barlow on August 2, 2023.[79] The Royals assigned him to the Columbia Fireflies of the Single-A Carolina League.[80]

* Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
* Duke Blue Devils bio

### Peyton Wilson

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Baseball player

Peyton Wilson

Kansas City Royals
Second baseman
Born: (1999-11-01) November 1, 1999 (age 25)
Hoover, Alabama

Bats: Switch

Throws: Right

Peyton Thomas Wilson (born November 1, 1999) is an American baseball second baseman in the Kansas City Royals organization. He played college baseball for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Wilson grew up in Hoover, Alabama and attended Hoover High School. He committed to play college baseball at Alabama after his sophomore year.[81] Wilson also played football at Hoover until giving up the sport as a junior to focus on baseball.[82]

Wilson played both catcher and center field as a true freshman for the Alabama Crimson Tide and batted .333 over ten games before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He moved to second base as a sophomore and was named second team All-Southeastern Conference after batting .290 while leading the Crimson Tide with 72 hits and 46 runs scored while also hitting 13 doubles, a triple and nine home runs with 31 RBIs.[83]

Wilson was selected in the second round with the 66th overall pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft by the Kansas City Royals.[84] He signed with the team on July 24, 2021, and received a $1,003,300 signing bonus.[85][86] Wilson began his professional career with the Arizona Complex League Royals before being promoted to the Columbia Fireflies.[87] Wilson began the 2022 season on the injured list before being assigned to the High-A Quad Cities River Bandits.[88]

Wilson's older brother, John Parker Wilson, played quarterback for Alabama and in the National Football League. Another brother, Ross, played baseball at Alabama and in the Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, and Atlanta Braves organizations.[89]

* Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
* Alabama Crimson Tide bio

### Steven Zobac

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Baseball player

Steven Zobac

Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (2000-10-14) October 14, 2000 (age 24)
San Jose, California, U.S.

Bats: Left

Throws: Right

Steven Reed Zobac (born October 14, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Zobac attended Valley Christian High School in San Jose, California and played college baseball at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a pitcher and outfielder.[90]

The Kansas City Royals selected Zobac in the fourth round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.[91] He spent his first professional season in 2023 with the Columbia Fireflies and Quad Cities River Bandits. He started 2024 with Quad Cities and was promoted to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.[92][93] The Royals named him their Paul Splittorff Pitcher of the Year.[94]

* Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)

## Full Triple-A to Rookie League rosters

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### Triple-A (Omaha)

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Omaha Storm Chasers roster

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Pitchers

* 25 Luinder Avila *
* 55 Ethan Bosacker
* 62 Jonathan Bowlan
* 45 Ryan Brady
* 63 Eric Cerantola *
* 56 Chandler Champlain
* 21 Michael Fulmer
* 53 John Gant
* 26 Ryan Hendrix
* 61 Brandon Johnson
* 60 Dallas Keuchel
* 33 Stephen Kolek
* 52 Joey Krehbiel
* 40 Chazz Martinez
* 36 Stephen Nogosek
* 65 Geremy Tovar
* 58 Jacob Wallace
* 43 Beck Way
* 47 Kyle Wright

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Catchers

* 17 Carter Jensen
* 11 Luca Tresh

Infielders

* 18 Cavan Biggio *
* 9 Diego Castillo
* 1 Harold Castro
* 19 Bobby Dalbec *
* 24 Isan Diaz
* 14 Jordan Groshans
* 35 Nick Pratto
* 6 Peyton Wilson

Outfielders

* 44 Dairon Blanco
* 28 Tyler Gentry *
* 4 MJ Melendez
* 8 Drew Waters
* 19 Joey Wiemer *

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Manager

* 23 Mike Jirschele

Coaches

* 51 Darin Everson (assistant hitting)
* \-- Dane Johnson (pitching)
* \-- David Lundquist (assistant pitching)
* 13 Pat Osborn (first base)
* \-- Bijan Rademacher (hitting)

60-day injured list

* 16 Tyson Guerrero (full season)
* 54 Noah Murdock
* 43 Anthony Simonelli (full season)

7-day injured list
* On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated August 8, 2025
Transactions
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### Double-A (Northwest Arkansas)

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Northwest Arkansas Naturals roster

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Pitchers

* 38 Nate Ackenhausen
* 28 A.J. Causey
* 29 Christian Chamberlain
* \-- Jonathan Heasley ~
* 23 Ben Kudrna
* 46 Caden Monke
* 17 Frank Mozzicato
* 33 Hunter Owen
* 41 Shane Panzini
* 45 Hunter Patteson
* 31 Ryan Ramsey
* 49 Oscar Rayo
* 35 Ben Sears
* 21 Henry Williams
* 61 Marlin Willis
* 47 Steven Zobac

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Catchers

* 32 Kyle Hayes
* 14 Omar Hernandez
* 36 Julio E. Rodriguez

Infielders

* 8 Colton Becker
* 6 Dustin Dickerson
* 3 Justin Johnson
* 13 Sam Ruta
* 7 Brett Squires

Outfielders

* 9 Gavin Cross
* 4 Rudy Martin
* 19 Spencer Nivens
* 18 Carson Roccaforte
* 11 Javier Vaz

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Manager

* \-- Brooks Conrad

Coaches

* 34 Larry Carter (pitching)
* \-- Chris Corbett (assistant hitting)
* \-- Sam Eades (assistant pitching)
* 2 Kevin Kuntz (assistant)
* 15 Andy LaRoche (hitting)

60-day injured list

* \-- Asa Lacy (full season)
* 24 Anderson Paulino
* 1 Jack Pineda
* 17 Connor Scott (full season)

7-day injured list
* On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated August 5, 2025
Transactions
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### High-A (Quad Cities)

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Quad Cities River Bandits roster

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Pitchers

* 41 Felix Arronde
* 34 Drew Beam
* 22 Zachary Cawyer
* 12 Dennis Colleran
* 24 Josh Hansell
* 57 L.P. Langevin
* 21 Logan Martin
* 17 Juan Martinez
* 35 Mason Miller
* 14 Tommy Molsky
* 18 Andrew Morones
* 33 Nicholas Regalado
* 51 Emmanuel Reyes
* 32 Jesus Rios
* 36 Mauricio Veliz
* 34 Jacob Widener

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Catchers

* 7 Canyon Brown
* 3 Blake Mitchell

Infielders

* 30 Chris Brito
* 9 Austin Charles
* 25 Diego Guzman
* 8 Sam Kulasingam
* 19 Daniel Vazquez

Outfielders

* 52 Hunter Ensley
* 2 Derlin Figueroa
* 15 Carter Frederick
* 1 Nolan Sailors
* 4 Erick Torres
* 28 Trevor Werner

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Manager

* \-- Jesus Azuaje

Coaches

* 43 Derrick Lewis (pitching)
* \-- Kyle MacKinnon (assistant hitting)
* \-- Clayton Mortensen (assistant pitching)
* 23 Ryan Powers (hitting)

60-day injured list

* 13 Chase Isbell

7-day injured list
* On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated August 5, 2025
Transactions
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### Single-A (Columbia)

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Columbia Fireflies roster

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Pitchers

* 36 Dash Albus
* 21 Kendry Chourio
* 32 Nick Conte
* 29 Tyler Davis
* 37 Kyle DeGroat
* 24 Bryson Dudley
* 16 Kamden Edge
* 31 Jose Gutierrez
* 25 Henson Leal
* 18 Augusto Mendieta
* 33 Fraynel Nova
* 40 Yeri Perez
* 26 Yimi Presinal
* 15 Julio Rosario
* 35 David Shields
* 11 Yenfri Sosa
* 45 Blake Wolter
* 23 Jordan Woods
* 41 Hiro Wyatt

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Catchers

* 9 Angel Acosta
* 6 Ramon Ramirez
* 8 Yandel Ricardo
* 7 Stone Russell
* 13 Dionmy Salon
* 29 Gabriel Silva
* 1 Hyungchan Um

Infielders

* 0 Jose Cerice
* 3 Brennon McNair
* 4 Josi Novas
* 2 JC Vanek

Outfielders

* 19 Asbel Gonzalez
* 11 Angel Ramirez
* 1 Henry Ramos
* 12 Milo Rushford

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Manager

* 17 David Noworyta

Coaches

* 51 Taylor Bloye (pitching)
* 27 Ramón Castro (hitting)
* 22 Tripp Keister (coach)
* 43 Julio Pimentel (pitching)

60-day injured list

* \-- Mack Anglin
* 28 Tanner Jones

7-day injured list
* On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated August 5, 2025
Transactions
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### Rookie (Arizona)

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Arizona Complex League Royals roster

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Pitchers

* \-- Hunter Alberini
* 75 Andy Basora
* 74 Jezler Baules
* 81 Adrian Belen
* 65 Sthiven Benitez
* 53 Marwys Cabrera
* 37 Weskendry Espinoza
* 38 Brandon Herbold
* 67 Jorge Herrera
* \-- Matthew Hoskins
* \-- Justin Lamkin
* \-- Michael Lombardi
* \-- Max Martin
* 64 Ryan McDonagh
* \-- Cameron Millar
* 79 Jesus Oliveira
* 41 Victor Pena
* \-- Max Poirier
* \-- Randy Ramnarace
* 73 Jhon Reyes
* 61 Darwin Rodriguez
* 72 David Rodriguez
* \-- Cory Ronan
* 77 Edinson Salgado
* 57 Luis Valdez
* \-- Shane Van Dam

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Catchers

* \-- Brooks Bryan
* 24 Ricson Gonzalez
* 29 Jorge Hernandez
* 26 John Lopez
* 8 Jhosmmel Zue

Infielders

* 7 Luis Chevalier
* 0 Darison Garcia
* 12 Manuel German
* \-- Josh Hammond
* \-- Tyriq Kemp
* \-- Tyson Moran
* \-- Connor Rasmussen
* 1 Ivan Sosa
* 9 Jhonayker Ugarte

Outfielders

* 21 Noah Barber
* 27 Roni Cabrera
* \-- Darnel Collins ‡
* \-- Sean Gamble
* 17 Daniel Lopez
* 16 Raimel Medina
* \-- Luke Nowak

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Manager

* 33 Larry Sutton

Coaches

* \-- Jesus Atencio (coach)
* \-- Wilson Betemit (hitting)
* 60 Jesús Delgado (pitching)
* 62 Ken Knutson (rehab pitching)
* \-- Christopher Marte (pitching)
* \-- Chris Nelson (hitting)
* 22 Joel Rivera (assistant hitting)

60-day injured list

* \-- Corey Cousin
* \-- Isaiah Jackson (full season)
* \-- Carlos Mateo
* \-- Coleman Picard
* 35 Gijs Van Den Brink

7-day injured list
* On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated August 5, 2025
Transactions
→ More rosters: MiLB • Arizona Complex League
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### Foreign Rookie (Dominican)

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Dominican Summer League Royals Fortuna roster

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Pitchers

* 33 Carlos Beras
* 27 Wilson Betemit Jr.
* 51 Alving Campusano
* 36 Samuel Carmona
* 34 Enyer Cepeda
* \-- Alan Cruz
* 55 Jose Cruz
* 39 Oliver Del Rosario
* 70 Argenis Done
* 44 Angel Garcia
* 35 Jesus Garcia
* 64 Nomar Jimenez
* 61 Carlos Luces
* 17 Jose Mejia
* 37 Ricardo Montilla
* 28 Hancer Regalado
* 68 Melvin Robles
* 29 Oswal Rodriguez
* 43 Javier Rojas
* 21 Marvin Rojas

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Catchers

* 25 Emmanuel Martinez
* 6 Richer Mata
* 19 Jose Montilla
* 57 Edgar Mota
* 25 Juan Olmos

Infielders

* 56 Yohandy Cruz
* 49 Angelmis De La Cruz
* 14 Anderson Garcia
* 67 Juan Garcia
* 11 Luis Steven King
* 24 Jesus Ortega
* 0 Marwin Rivero

Outfielders

* 21 Robinson Chacon
* 23 Lewis German
* 4 Alejandro Guerrero
* 22 Luis Ramon King
* 72 Tony Ruiz
* \-- Enmanuel Santos ‡

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Manager

Coaches

* Onil Joseph (bench)
* Fernando Martínez (hitting)

60-day injured list

* \-- Luis Gutierrez

7-day injured list
* On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated August 7, 2025
Transactions
→ More rosters: MiLB • Dominican Summer League
→ Kansas City Royals minor league players

Dominican Summer League Royals Ventura roster

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Pitchers

* 73 Moises Amezquita
* 45 Keisther Castillo
* 31 Manuel Colon
* 99 Freddy Contreras
* 58 Carlos De La Rosa
* 44 Cesar Espinal
* 74 Diego Figueroa
* 35 Jesus Garcia
* 46 Carlos Gonzalez
* 29 Julio Gutierrez
* 53 Kenyer Penaloza
* 81 Reynell Ramos
* 48 Juan Rivera
* 50 Oswal Rodriguez
* 38 Jordi Romero
* 52 Denis Samudio
* 77 Rafi Santo
* 80 Junior Suarez
* 18 Neftali Taveras
* 63 Alberto Toribio

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Catchers

* 41 Anthony Longo
* 13 Moises Marhan
* 2 Jesus Morales

Infielders

* 5 Alan Angulo
* 0 Warren Calcano
* 60 Daniel Liriano
* 1 Ramcell Medina
* 9 Omar Mejia
* 3 Omar Reyes
* 12 Roy Rivero
* 7 Pedro Roque

Outfielders

* 26 Darvin Cruz
* 71 Joshua Fermin
* 15 Sandy Luciano
* 16 Jose Paulino

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Manager

* Sergio De Luna

Coaches

* José Veras (pitching)

60-day injured list

* \-- Reynaldo Sanchez

7-day injured list
* On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated August 6, 2025
Transactions
→ More rosters: MiLB • Dominican Summer League
→ Kansas City Royals minor league players

## References

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2. ^ "Luinder Avila Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
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20. ^ "Get to know a Royals prospect: Eric Cerantola". royalsfarmreport.com. April 14, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
21. ^ "Eric Cerantola - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
22. ^ "Eric Cerantola Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
23. ^ "Eric Cerantola Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
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26. ^ "USC baseball coach Dan Hubbs focused on returning Trojans to NCAAs, not his contract". February 14, 2019.
27. ^ "Santa Margarita's Champlain selected for Under Armour All-American Game". July 11, 2017.
28. ^ "USC's Chandler Champlain is taken by New York Yankees in MLB draft". July 13, 2021.
29. ^ "Yankees get All-Star OF Benintendi from Royals". July 28, 2022.
30. ^ "Yankees prospect Chandler Champlain has the genes and arm to make it big, and he's already wowing in Tampa | Q & A". nj.com. May 30, 2022.
31. ^ "Kansas City Royals draft Park Hill catcher in 3rd round". July 12, 2021.
32. ^ "Park Hill's Jensen commits to play baseball at SEC powerhouse LSU". August 16, 2019.
33. ^ Guilbeau, Glenn. "LSU catcher signee Carter Jensen selected by Kansas City Royals in Round 3 of 2021 MLB Draft". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
34. ^ Mitchell, Bill (August 5, 2021). "Royals Find Carter Jensen In Their Backyard". Retrieved January 11, 2024.
35. ^ Worthy, Lynn. "They grew up Royals fans in Kansas City, now they're on the team in spring training". kansascity.com. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
36. ^ Worthy, Lynn. "Park Hill grad Carter Jensen turns in impressive performance for KC Royals' Low-A club". kansascity.com. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
37. ^ Worthy, Lynn. "Royals prospect and KC-area prep product Carter Jensen named Carolina League All-Star". kansascity.com. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
38. ^ "This Royal leads the Minors in walks". MLB.com. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
39. ^ Batterson, Steve (April 24, 2023). "Bandits' Jensen works for a Kansas City homecoming". The Quad-City Times. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
40. ^ "Carter Jensen Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
41. ^ "Where the Guardians' Top 30 prospects are starting the season". MLB.com. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
42. ^ "Caglianone, Jensen offering glimpse of Royals' bright future this fall". milb.com. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
43. ^ Stockmar, Steve. "Jensen in 'perfect situation' with deep Royals catching group". MLB.com. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
44. ^ "Royals Promote Carter Jensen to Triple-A".
45. ^ https://www.mlb.com/news/each-team-s-prospects-headed-to-2025-mlb-futures-game
46. ^ Strickland, Megan (July 12, 2021). "Blue Valley Southwest pitcher Ben Kudrna drafted by Royals". KSHB.com. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
47. ^ "Kansas City Royals pick LSU signee Ben Kudrna with 43rd overall pick in Round 2 of 2021 MLB Draft". The Daily Advertiser. July 12, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
48. ^ "KC Royals draft Kansas prep standout Ben Kudrna in 2nd round". The Kansas City Star. July 13, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
49. ^ Aguilera, Nick (July 19, 2021). "Royals sign 2nd-round Draft pick Kudrna". MLB.com. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
50. ^ "American League Central Prospect Notebook For June". Baseball America. May 29, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
51. ^ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/royals-zero-in-on-athletic-lefty-david-shields-in-2024-draft/
52. ^ https://www.mlb.com/news/david-shields-selected-no-41-overall-by-royals-in-2024-mlb-draft
53. ^ https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/hsother/2024/06/23/all-area-baseball-all-stars-2024-david-shields-player-of-year/stories/202406180119
54. ^ https://www.unionprogress.com/2024/06/17/2024-pup-baseball-player-of-the-year-mt-lebanons-david-shields/
55. ^ https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/hsother/2024/07/14/david-shields-mt-lebanon-high-school-second-round-of-mlb-draft/stories/202407140175
56. ^ https://tribhssn.triblive.com/mt-lebanon-pitcher-david-shields-signs-with-kansas-city-royals-forgoes-college-baseball/
57. ^ https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article302034714.html
58. ^ https://www.milb.com/app-firstpitch/columbia/news/073025-fireflies-earn-sixth-shutout-of-season-behind-shields
59. ^ "HomeTeam Hot Shot winners: Brooke Blankenship and Luca Tresh".
60. ^ The Kansas City Star (subscription required)
61. ^ "Luca Tresh 'not looking back' in first spring camp". MLB.com.
62. ^ "Things are happening for Bandits' Tresh". May 16, 2022.
63. ^ Sparks, Adam. "How Vanderbilt's Spencer Jones, Javier Vaz beat odds as improbable heroes in College World Series". The Tennessean. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
64. ^ "Javier Vaz". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
65. ^ Mitchell, Bill (August 2, 2023). "Royals' Javier Vaz Thrives As An Underdog". Retrieved January 11, 2024.
66. ^ Batterson, Steve (May 8, 2023). "Versatile Vaz is Bandits' 'gamer'". The Quad-City Times. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
67. ^ "Former Cumberland Valley pitcher Beck Way maintaining status as MLB draft prospect". May 13, 2020.
68. ^ "#40 Beck Way". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
69. ^ "Former Cumberland Valley pitcher Beck Way drafted by the New York Yankees in fourth round". June 12, 2020.
70. ^ "Yankees prospect Beck Way throws 100 MPH and has surprising mentor in Pro Bowl quarterback". February 23, 2022.
71. ^ "'Electric' Beck Way Poised to Step Forward for Yankees". March 3, 2022.
72. ^ "Yankees get 'boost of energy' with deal for Benintendi". Mlb.com. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
73. ^ Stewart, Dave (April 14, 2019). "Darien's Henry Williams eager to bring his smooth delivery to Duke baseball". Darien Times. Archived from the original on August 17, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
74. ^ Ericson, By Scott (July 18, 2022). "Darien's Henry Williams selected by San Diego Padres in MLB draft". Ct Insider. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
75. ^ Jacobs, By Jeff (July 14, 2022). "Jeff Jacobs: Darien's Henry Williams, recovering from Tommy John surgery at Duke, taking MLB Draft status in stride". Ct Insider. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
76. ^ O'Neill, Shaun (July 18, 2022). "Padres select RHP Henry Williams to lead off Day 2". MLB.com. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
77. ^ "Padres sign 20 of 21 draftees from 2022 class". The San Diego Union-Tribune. August 1, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
78. ^ "Padres' Henry Williams: Activated at Single-A". CBS Sports. RotoWire. May 11, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
79. ^ Glaser, Kyle (August 2, 2023). "Padres Make One Final Move, Acquire Scott Barlow From Royals For Pitching Prospects Henry Williams, Jesus Rios". Baseball America. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
80. ^ Van Doren, Kenny (August 17, 2023). "Royals minor league report: Eric Cerantola is having a dominant month in High-A". Bally Sports Kansas City. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
81. ^ Champlin, Drew (August 13, 2016). "Peyton Wilson, younger brother of former Alabama football, baseball stars, commits to Crimson Tide". AL.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
82. ^ Bean, Josh (August 11, 2017). "Hoover QB Peyton Wilson explains decision not to play football". AL.com. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
83. ^ "Kansas City Royals pick Peyton Wilson of Alabama baseball in 2021 MLB Draft". Tuscaloosa News. July 12, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
84. ^ Stephenson, Creg (July 12, 2021). "Alabama's Peyton Wilson drafted by Kansas City Royals". AL.com. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
85. ^ Rocha, Taylor (July 24, 2021). "Royals sign two more draft picks". KSN.com. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
86. ^ Rogers, Anne (July 24, 2021). "Beloved Royal Gordon 'embodies the city'". MLB.com. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
87. ^ "Hoover baseball alums take next step in careers". Hoover Sun. October 25, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
88. ^ Batterson, Steve (May 2, 2022). "Wilson off to fast start with River Bandits". Quad-City Times. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
89. ^ Grant, Rubin (July 10, 2018). "Peyton's Place: Hoover All Star Baseball Player Has No Plans to Return to Football this Fall". Over The Mountain Journal. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
90. ^ Kroner, Steve. "Cal's Kacey and Steven Zobac: How sibling dynamic benefits the twins". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on March 5, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
91. ^ Kroner, Steve (July 18, 2022). "Cal's Steven Zobac tops list of Bay Area college players drafted on Day 2". San Francisco Chronicle.
92. ^ "A family reunion of sorts in Cedar Rapids for Quad Cities pitcher and his father". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
93. ^ "No. 17 prospect Zobac blowing Royals' plans 'out of the water'". MLB.com. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
94. ^ "Mitchell, Zobac and Roccaforte take home top Minor League awards". MLB.com. Retrieved March 27, 2025.

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Kansas City Royals

* Established in 1969
* Based in Kansas City, Missouri

Franchise|

* History
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* Opening Day starting pitchers
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* Records
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Kauffman Stadium
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Spring training
Terry Park
Baseball City Stadium
Surprise Stadium

Culture|

* Sluggerrr
* Denny Matthews
* Ryan Lefebvre
* George Toma
* American Royal
* "Royals" (song)

Lore|

* Pine Tar Incident
* The Call
* 2014 AL Wild Card Game
* MLB in Omaha
* A drive into deep left field by Castellanos
* Bo Knows

Team Hall of Fame|

* Steve Busby
* Amos Otis
* Dick Howser
* Cookie Rojas
* Paul Splittorff
* Dennis Leonard
* Hal McRae
* Joe Burke
* Larry Gura
* Freddie Patek
* Ewing Kauffman
* George Brett
* Frank White
* Muriel Kauffman
* John Mayberry
* Dan Quisenberry
* Whitey Herzog
* Willie Wilson
* Jeff Montgomery
* Denny Matthews
* Bret Saberhagen
* Mark Gubicza
* Art Stewart
* Kevin Appier
* Mike Sweeney
* Ned Yost
* Bo Jackson
* Cedric Tallis
* Alex Gordon

Retired numbers|

* 5
* 10
* 20
* 42

Minor league
affiliates|

Triple-A
Omaha Storm Chasers
Double-A
Northwest Arkansas Naturals
High-A
Quad Cities River Bandits
Single-A
Columbia Fireflies
Rookie
ACL Royals
DSL Royals Fortuna
DSL Royals Ventura

Key personnel|

* Owner: John Sherman
* President of Baseball Operations & General Manager: J. J. Picollo
* Manager: Matt Quatraro

World Series
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* 1985
* 2015

American League
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* 1980
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* 2014
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1976
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1985
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