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Sixteen Royals become minor league free agents

Sixteen Royals minor leaguers became free agents today under minor league free agency rules. Under MLB Rule 9, minor leaguers can become free agents if not added to the 40-man roster after spending at least seven seasons on a minor league roster, or if they were previously released or non-tendered and their present contract expired. These free agents are free to sign a Major League or minor league contract with any team.

Baseball America has the complete list of minor league free agents. It’s a list that includes former big leaguers like Jake Bauers, Tim Beckham, Joe Beimel, Joe Biagini, Keon Broxton, Matt Davidson, Jon Duplantier, Zack Godley, Jose Iglesias, Shed Long, Jeff Mathis, Bruce Maxwell, Logan Morrison, Brandon Morrow, Brad Peacock, Gregory Polanco, Yolmer Sanchez, Matt Shoemaker, Mallex Smith, Stephen Vogt, Adam Warren, and Tony Wolters.