The Kansas City Royals made some major changes to their pitching staff on Monday.
The Royals acquired right-handers Trevor Cahill and Brandon Maurer and left-hander Ryan Buchter from the San Diego Padres in exchange for left-handed pitchers Matt Strahm and Travis Wood, minor league infielder Esteury Ruiz and cash considerations.
Cahill has made 11 starts for the Padres this year, going 4-3 with a 3.69 ERA (25 ER in 61.0 IP), collecting 72 strikeouts, compared to 24 walks. His 10.62 strikeouts per 9.0 innings rank sixth among National League hurlers that have made at least 10 starts.