The Royals announced they have acquired right-handed pitcher Colin Selby from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league pitcher Connor Oliver. Selby had been designated for assignment by the Pirates earlier this week and will be assigned to Triple-A Omaha.
Selby was originally a 16th-round pick in 2018 out of Randolph-Macon College. He made his big league debut last year, appearing in 21 games with a 9.00 ERA in 24 innings with 30 strikeouts and 15 walks. The 26-year-old pitched two scoreless innings this year in Triple-A before being designated for assignment.
Selby is a sinker/slider pitcher who throws an occasional curve.