KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals have brought back a familiar face, acquiring veteran utility man Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for infielder Cam Devanney, according to a report from FanSided’s Robert Murray.
Frazier, 33, was batting .255 with a .318 on-base percentage, three home runs and seven stolen bases in 78 games this season for Pittsburgh. He played for Kansas City in 2024, hitting just .202 over 104 games, but remains valued for his leadership and versatility. A left-handed hitter, Frazier has posted a .267 average against right-handed pitching this year and can slot in at second base or the corner outfield.
Despite his experience, Frazier's overall production remains below league average with an OPS+ of 83, an upgrade at best for a Royals lineup that has struggled offensively.
Devanney, 28, was recently called up from Triple-A Omaha but did not appear in a game for the Royals. He was acquired from Milwaukee in the offseason trade that sent reliever Taylor Clarke to the Brewers. At the time of the trade, Devanney was hitting .272 with 18 homers and a .931 OPS in Triple-A.