As the Kansas City Royals have a busy week ahead of them with the July 31 trade deadline just days away now, other teams have been just as busy shaping their rosters.
This has resulted in a few former Royals being removed from the fold of their new respective clubs. Some see their next steps up in the air - like Brewer Hicklen and Carlos Hernández, while others have a crystal clear outlook on their future - like the now retired Jesse Chavez.
Royals News: Tigers DFA Brewer Hicklen and Carlos Hernández
It was a rough 24 hours for a pair of former Royals as the AL Central leading Detroit Tigers underwent a bit of roster reconstruction in recent days.