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Royals Acquire Veteran Outfielder Randal Grichuk in Deal with the Diamondbacks
- On Saturday, the Kansas City Royals added experienced outfielder Randal Grichuk in a trade deal that sent pitcher Andrew Hoffmann to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- Before the July 31 deadline, the Diamondbacks completed multiple trades, including sending Josh Naylor, who plays first base, to the Seattle Mariners in return for two pitching prospects.
- Grichuk, 33, batted.240 with seven home runs over 71 games this season and has mainly contributed as a platoon outfielder against left-handed pitching.
- Hoffmann, a 25-year-old right-handed reliever, holds a 3.86 ERA in three major league appearances and has made 73 minor league starts prior to this year.
- The Diamondbacks appear likely to continue trading before the deadline, aiming to adjust their roster while the Mariners seek offensive help, especially at third base.
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Diamondbacks trade Randal Grichuk for pitcher Andrew Hoffman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to sell off their top players ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. Arizona dealt outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for pitcher Andrew Hoffman, who was immediately optioned to Triple-A Reno. Grichuk spent the the last year-and-a-half with the D-Backs and was slashing .243/.280/.462 in 2025 before the trade. Hoffman has spent time between the majors and mino…
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolBy DAVID BRANDT PHOENIX (AP) — The Kansas City Royals acquired veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade has not been officially announced. The Dbacks acquired right-hander Andrew Hoffmann, who has made three appearances for the Royals this season out of the bullpen. The 25-year-old …
Royals acquire veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk in deal with the Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — The Kansas City Royals acquired veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. The D-backs added right-hander Andrew Hoffmann, who has made three appearances for the Royals this season out of the bullpen. The 25-year-old was selected in the 12th round of the 2021 draft by the Braves. The 33-year-old Grichuk has played the past 1 1/2 seasons for the D-backs, with the club using his right-handed bat mos…
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