One veteran participant’s dream of back-to-back World Collection titles continues to be alive.
The Kansas Metropolis Royals introduced on Saturday that they’ve claimed veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman off waivers. The 34-year-old Grossman had been positioned on outright waivers by the Texas Rangers earlier this week.
Grossman produced 10 residence runs and 49 RBI in 115 video games for Texas final season because it went on to win the World Collection. His 2024 season has been a lot much less profitable, although, as he signed with the Chicago White Sox as a free agent, received traded again to the Rangers after hitting simply .211 in Chicago, after which was let go by Texas after batting .238 over 45 complete appearances for it this 12 months.
Nonetheless, Grossman is a swap hitter who can present some situational worth for a contending staff. The 75-61 Royals, who presently occupy the second AL Wild Card spot, will take a shot on him as they make their push for October. Earlier within the day, they claimed one other notable veteran outfielder as nicely.
