Opening Day is here! The Royals finalized their roster on Thursday morning ahead of game number one against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. As many expected, non-roster invites Franmil Reyes and Matt Duffy made the roster. What many didn’t know was how a spot on the 40-man roster would be opened up.
The answer? The Royals traded reliever Richard Lovelady to the Braves on Thursday for cash considerations. The move, along with placing Jake Brentz and Diego Hernandez on the 60-day Injured List, will finalize the 40-man roster as well.
Catchers (2): MJ Melendez, Salvador Perez
Infielders (6): Hunter Dozier, Matt Duffy, Nicky Lopez, Michael Massey, Vinnie Pasquantino, Bobby Witt Jr.