KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Right-handed reliever Matt Sauer was designated for assignment Monday, the Kansas City Royals announced. The move came after Sauer appeared twice out of the bullpen in this past weekend’s three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics.
In an appearance Friday and Sunday, the 25-year-old Sauer pitched an inning each, allowing 2 and 3 earned runs apiece, including a 2-out, 3-run home run in the ninth inning Sunday that cut Kansas City’s 8-1 lead into an 8-4 win.
Sauer was drafted by Kansas City in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft from the Yankees organization. He appeared in 14 games for the Royals in 2024 and pitched 16.1 innings, amassing a 7.71 ERA.
If he clears waivers, he has to be offered back to the Yankees.