The Royals designated right-handed pitcher Chris Young for assignment on Friday, creating a roster spot for right-hander reliever Neftali Feliz, who signed a major-league contract and joined the club at Kauffman Stadium before a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Young, 38, had a 7.50 ERA in 30 innings this season after struggling in the rotation and the bullpen in 2016. He allowed 86 earned runs and allowed 35 homers in 118 2/3 innings across the last two seasons.
A World Series hero in 2015, Young signed a two-year, $11.75 million contract with the Royals before the 2016 season.