Royals Review · Jul 29, 2022
Game XCIX: Royals at Yankees
Photo by Michael Urakami/Getty ImagesAs Nick Pratto struck out to end last night’s loss to the Angels, the Royals went back to the locker room, got cleaned up, and prepared for a flight to New York. Andrew Benintendi was among them. The only difference was that Benny would be the only Royal not on the return flight.
It’s nice, really. Just a couple of teams being very energy conscious, not wanting to waste a flight. Not only was Benintendi traded away for three minor league pitchers, he will likely make his debut against the very team that traded him, in a stadium that served as the home of his arch rivals for the longest duration of his career.