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Royals Acquire Veteran Todd Frazier as Pirates Embrace Rebuild

Kansas City’s lineup gains a versatile contact hitter to ignite its playoff hopes following Pittsburgh’s pivot to youth development.

Jul 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates second base Adam Frazier (26) strikes out against Minnesota Twins pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) in the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images/File photo
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 04: Adam Frazier #26 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bats during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 04, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners won 6-0.
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Overview

  • The Royals reacquired utilityman Todd Frazier from the Pirates in exchange for minor league shortstop Cam Devanney.
  • Frazier, batting .255 this season, adds defensive flexibility and contact hitting to address Kansas City’s run-scoring struggles at Kauffman Stadium.
  • Kansas City sits 4½ games back of the final wild-card spot and continues to hold veteran pitcher Seth Lugo as a potential trade asset.
  • Pittsburgh, officially out of postseason contention, turned deadline sellers to bolster its farm system with Devanney.
  • The Pirates plan to build around top prospects Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz as cornerstones of their long-term rebuild.