Royals Acquire Reliever John Schreiber from Red Sox in Exchange for Prospect David Sandlin

The trade aims to strengthen Kansas City's bullpen while Boston enhances its minor league system.

The Kansas City Royals have acquired right-handed reliever John Schreiber from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect David Sandlin.
Schreiber, 29, had a standout season in 2022 with a 2.22 ERA over 65 innings and a nearly 4-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio but saw a slight regression last year.
The Royals have been aggressive in improving their bullpen, spending over $100 million in free agency and adding several key pitchers to their roster.
David Sandlin, the player traded to the Red Sox, is a promising young pitcher with an above-average fastball and slider, and finished his first full season with a 3.51 ERA.
The trade reflects the Royals' commitment to bolstering their pitching staff and the Red Sox's focus on enhancing their minor league system and addressing their lack of pitching depth.