The Royals concluded a quick flurry of roster activity on Wednesday evening, sending right-handed pitcher Alec Mills to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor-league outfielder Donnie Dewees.
Mills, 25, got caught in a roster crunch after the club officially added right-handed pitcher Jason Hammel to the roster. Mills was designated for assignment on Wednesday afternoon, which cleared space on the roster. But the move was simply a prelude to a trade announced Wednesday night.
“We just got put in a spot,” Royals general manager Dayton Moore said of the decision to part ways with Mills. “We felt like we need to hold onto some of our other arms that can give us some power and some matchup ability in the bullpen.