The Royals announced that Connor Kaiser has been signed to a minor league contract. Kaiser was outrighted off the Diamondbacks’ 40-man roster two days ago and he then elected free agency, so it was a short stay on the open market for the infielder.
Kaiser is a local product who was born in nearby Overland Park and he played his high school ball in Stilwell, Kansas. A contract with his hometown team is a nice early birthday gift for Kaiser (who turns 29 on November 20) and perhaps an opportunity to win a bench job in Spring Training.