Royals Release Hunter Renfroe
Briefly

The Kansas City Royals officially released outfielder Hunter Renfroe following a disappointing tenure marked by poor performance. Renfroe, who had signed a two-year, $13.5MM contract with an opt-out, struggled significantly during his time with the Royals, hitting .182 without any home runs over 108 plate appearances. His overall numbers with Kansas City concluded at .219/.286/.362 across 532 plate appearances. The Royals will absorb the remainder of Renfroe's $7.5MM salary, while he now faces the possibility of a minor league deal to continue his career and the team shifts focus on enhancing their outfield positions ahead of the trade deadline.
The Royals officially released Hunter Renfroe yesterday, following his underwhelming performance after being designated for assignment, highlighting Kansas City's struggles in the outfield.
Despite a substantial investment, Hunter Renfroe's production dipped to .182 during his time with the Royals, leading to his release and potential minor league future.
Kansas City looks to address the outfield, having swapped both corner outfielders. Top prospect Jac Caglianone may join the roster as the trade deadline nears.
The Royals will continue to pay Renfroe's $7.5MM salary, while his chances for a major league return depend on accepting a minor league deal.
Read at MLB Trade Rumors
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