Royals announce a flurry of roster moves

March 12th, 2021

SURPRISE, AZ (March 11, 2021) -- The Kansas City Royals announced several roster moves this afternoon. The Club has optioned pitchers Scott Blewett and Ronald Bolaños, catcher Meibrys Viloria and outfielder Edward Olivares to Omaha (AAA). Additionally, the following players have been reassigned to minor league camp: pitchers Jonathan Bowlan, Austin Cox, Grant Gavin, Jon Heasley, Asa Lacy, Alec Marsh, Noah Murdock, Carlos Sanabria, Collin Snider, Andres Sotillet, Gabe Spier and Jace Vines; catchers Freddy Fermin and MJ Melendez; infielders Gabriel Cancel, Clay Dungan, Jeison Guzmán, Nick Loftin, Nick Pratto and Emmanuel Rivera; and outfielders Seuly Matias, Anderson Miller and Erick Peña.

Following today’s moves, there are 46 players in Major League Camp, including 14 non-roster invitees.