The Royals announced they have signed outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to a minor league deal. The move comes the same day General Manager J.J. Picollo wanted to add an outfielder following the rash of injuries the team had suffered. Outfielder Drew Waters will miss the next six weeks with an oblique injury, and minor league outfielders Brewer Hicklen and Diego Hernandez are also out.
Bradley is a former All-Star and Gold Glover who has played ten years in the big leagues, mostly with the Boston Red Sox. The 32-year-old saw his offensive numbers take a dive the last two seasons, and he has hit just .