KANSAS CITY, MO. (April 1, 2021) – The Kansas City Royals announced the following roster moves on Thursday to finalize their Opening Day roster:
· Kyle Isbel and Jake Brentz were selected to the 40-man roster
· Meibrys Viloria and Scott Blewett designated for assignment
The Royals now have 40 players on the Major League Reserve List with Adalberto Mondesi on the 10-day Injured List.
The Royals’ 26-man roster includes 10 players who made the Opening Day roster in 2020, including pitchers Scott Barlow, Danny Duffy, Greg Holland, Josh Staumont and Kyle Zimmer; catcher Salvador Perez; infielders Nicky Lopez, Ryan McBroom, Whit Merrifield; and outfielder Jorge Soler.
Three Royals made the Opening Day roster for the first time in right-handed pitcher Carlos Hernández, left-handed pitcher Jake Brentz and outfielder Kyle Isbel, who will wear No. 28. The first appearance for Brentz and Isbel will mark their Major League debuts.
Coverage of Royals Baseball on KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM begins at 2:30 p.m., with the first pitch at 3:10 p.m.