As the Kansas City Royals actively look to secure both their immediate 2026 and long-term futures, some headlines can slip under-the-radar of the Hot Stove buzz.
In this case, as the new year is now firmly upon us, a pair of old friends have found new homes across the league and a fan favorite is gearing up and helping assemble his team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Royals News: Former KC infielder Paul DeJong signs with Yankees
The first former Royal to find a new home this week was infielder Paul DeJong, who as Jon Heyman of the New York Post first reported on Sunday, signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees that included an invitation to spring training.