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Royals Acquire Outfielder Kameron Misner From Rays for Player To Be Named Later or Cash

The 27-year-old outfielder arrives as a low-cost addition following his designation for assignment.

Overview

  • Tampa Bay designated Misner for assignment last week before completing the deal with Kansas City.
  • In 2025 he appeared in 71 games for the Rays, batting .213 in 217 plate appearances with 15 extra-base hits and 8 steals.
  • He made 57 starts across the outfield, logging 42 in center field, 12 in right and 3 in left.
  • He became the first MLB player to have his first career home run be a walk-off on Opening Day.
  • He was Triple-A Durham’s 2024 MVP and previously was drafted by Kansas City in 2016, selected by Miami 35th overall in 2019, then traded to Tampa Bay for Joey Wendle after 2021.