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Jonathan Sanchez headlines Royals non-roster invitees to spring training

The last time Jonathan Sanchez was seen in Kansas City, the left-handed pitcher was finishing a disastrous stint that ended with a trade to the Colorado Rockies for right-handed starter Jeremy Guthrie.

That was 2012. Nearly five years later, Sanchez is back in the Royals’ organization and perhaps the most intriguing name on a list of 22 non-roster invitees to major-league spring training.

The club announced the list on Saturday. Sanchez, who hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since 2013, joins relievers Brandon League, Al Alburquerque and Chris Withrow as low-risk minor-league signings who will have an attempt to make an impression during big-league camp.