Approved signings, extensions, trades & releases
Trade: Seattle Pilots ↔ Kansas City Royals (1 player, 1 pick)
Jun 11, 2026
Trade: New York Yankees ↔ Kansas City Royals (2 players, 2 picks)
Jun 10, 2026
Re-signed Jim Thome (RFA) — 5yr / $3,237,000
Season 1997
Jun 9, 2026
Re-signed Bobby J. Jones (RFA) — 5yr / $1,431,750
Re-signed Barry Larkin (RFA) — 3yr / $891,000
Re-signed Rick Wilkins (RFA) — 5yr / $1,328,000
Re-signed Gregg Olson (RFA) — 3yr / $270,000
Re-signed Tony J. Castillo (RFA) — 1yr / $50,000
Released Matt Mieske to free agency
Jun 7, 2026
Released Roberto Mejia to free agency
Released Eduardo Perez to free agency
Trade: Detroit Tigers ↔ Kansas City Royals (2 picks)
Jun 6, 2026
Released Pat Gomez to free agency
May 15, 2026
