Lucas Duda up with Royals, Brian Goodwin released

The Kansas City Royals who signed Lucas Duda to a minor league contract a few days ago have selected his contract from Omaha and have put Brian Goodwin on waivers.  Duda was traded to the Braves last year and they Royals acquired Goodwin through a trade with the Nationals last year.

We have requested release waivers on OF Brian Goodwin and selected 1B Lucas Duda from Omaha.

Following today’s moves, we have 34 players in Major League camp. #Royals

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) March 25, 2019

LUCAS DUDA STATS: 

From Royals pr:

ROYALS SELECT LUCAS DUDA,

REQUEST RELEASE WAIVERS ON BRIAN GOODWIN

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 25, 2019) – The Kansas City Royals announced today that they’ve requested release waivers on outfielder Brian Goodwin and selected first baseman Lucas Duda from Omaha (AAA).  Duda previously signed a minor league contract with the club on March 22.

Following today’s moves, the Royals have 34 players in Major League camp, which does not include right-handed pitcher Jesse Hahn (60-day IL), catcher Salvador Perez (60-day IL) and left-handed pitcher Eric Skoglund (restricted list).  Of the 34 players remaining, 27 are on the Major League Reserve List.

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