Royals acquire pitcher Albert Abreu from Texas

APRIL 29: Albert Abreu #36 of the Texas Rangers exits the game in the seventh against the Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Field on April 29, 2022 in Arlington, Texas.The Royals announced they have acquired 26-year-old right-handed pitcher Albert Abreu from the Texas Rangers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Yohanse Morel. Abreu had a 3.12 ERA with 12 walks and 9 strikeouts in 8 2⁄3 innings this year.

The Dominican-born Abreu was originally signed with the Houston Astros but was traded to the New York Yankees in 2017 in a trade for catcher Brian McCann. He was a consensus top 100 prospect before the 2018 season, and made his MLB debut in 2020 with two outings. He converted to the bullpen in…