KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals have reportedly acquired veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to multiple sources. The deal has not been confirmed by either club, and details of the return to Arizona were not immediately available.
Grichuk, 33, has primarily served in a platoon role against left-handed pitching this season. Entering Saturday, he was hitting .243 with a .280 on-base percentage and .462 slugging percentage, along with seven home runs, 15 doubles and 22 RBIs in his second year with the Diamondbacks. In 2024, he posted an .875 OPS and 12 homers after being acquired midseason.
A 12-year Major League veteran, Grichuk owns a career .252 batting average with 210 home runs.
Kansas City, which entered Saturday ranked 29th in the league in runs scored and home runs, is seeking an offensive boost as the second half of the season unfolds.