The Kansas City Royals made some savvy moves on Saturday by adding bargain bats to their lineup in a bid to boost their offense for the postseason push.
One of their acquisitions was outfielder Tommy Pham, who was claimed off waivers after being designated for assignment. Despite his lackluster performance with the Cardinals, Pham brings valuable postseason experience to the Royals. In past playoff appearances, he has showcased his prowess with an impressive batting average and OPS.
Robbie Grossman, another waiver pickup from the Texas Rangers, provides a left-handed bat and playoff experience to the Royals. While his postseason numbers may not be stellar, his addition adds depth to the team’s roster.
The third hitter added to the Royals’ lineup was first baseman Yuli Gurriel, who had an impressive season with the Braves’ Triple-A affiliate. Gurriel’s postseason experience and solid performance at the plate make him a valuable addition to the team.
With the loss of Vinnie Pasquantino to injury, Gurriel’s presence in the lineup could prove crucial for the Royals as they aim for a postseason berth. Despite being acquired at a bargain, these new additions could provide the boost the team needs to secure a playoff spot.
All three players were added before the postseason eligibility deadline, positioning the Royals well for a potential playoff run. With the team currently in contention for a wild-card spot, the new acquisitions could play a significant role in their postseason aspirations.
In their debut game for the Royals, Pham and Gurriel showed promise despite the team’s loss to the Astros. These new additions bring a fresh dynamic to the lineup and could help propel the Royals towards a successful postseason campaign.