Royals outfielder Franchy Cordero has successful surgery

August 11th, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (August 11, 2020) – Kansas City Royals outfielder Franchy Cordero had surgery to repair a broken right hamate bone this morning. The 25-year-old was placed on the Injured List on Sunday and transferred to the 60-day IL yesterday. Cordero, acquired from the Padres on July 16, played in 11 games with the Royals this season.