The Oakland Athletics have traded infielder Ben Zobrist to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for pitchers Aaron Brooks and Sean Manaea on Tuesday, the Royals confirmed.
Jane Lee of MLB.com added the A's will also send cash to the Royals in order to offset Zobrist's salary.
Zobrist was in his first season with the A's after spending nine seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays. The two-time All-Star holds a career .264 average, and his ability to play multiple positions has always made him a valuable player.