TRADE: Royals Acquire Former All-Star Infielder From Pirates
With second base production sinking and the playoff push heating up, the Kansas City Royals are turning to a familiar face.
According to multiple reports, the Pittsburgh Pirates have traded veteran utility man Adam Frazier to Kansas City in exchange for minor-league infielder Cam Devanney. This move gives the Royals much-needed stability at a position that’s been among the league’s worst offensively.
The #Royals are acquiring Adam Frazier from the Pirates in exchange for Cam Devanney, per @ByRobertMurray
— Jack Johnson (@JohnyJ_15) July 16, 2025
Frazier Brings Leadership, Experience, and Contact Bat
Frazier, 33, returns to Kansas City after a solid stint with the team in 2024. While his numbers this year (.255/.318/.336 in 262 plate appearances) won’t turn heads, they’re a significant upgrade over Michael Massey’s brutal .202/.221/.258 line.
His .310 average with runners on base makes him especially valuable in late-game, situational at-bats, a role Kansas City feels he’s ideal for down the stretch.
We have acquired INF Cam Devanney from the Royals in exchange for INF/OF Adam Frazier.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 16, 2025
Devanney has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. pic.twitter.com/wbWnxZwDkb
Pirates Clear Space, Add Minor-League Power Bat
For the Pirates, this trade opens up playing time for younger infielders like Nick Gonzales while bringing in the slugging Devanney, a 28-year-old Triple-A infielder who’s hit .272 with 18 homers and a .931 OPS this season.
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