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Royals Continue Trade Talks for Bryan Reynolds but No Deal Imminent

The Royals are weighing Reynolds’s potential impact on a struggling offense against the long-term financial commitment.

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 24: Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a double against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at American Family Field on June 24, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Overview

  • The Royals have engaged in discussions with the Pirates about acquiring two-time All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds before the July 31 deadline but league sources say no trade is imminent.
  • Reynolds is slashing .240/.305/.397 in 2025 and remains under contract through 2031 with roughly $74 million guaranteed and a $20 million option.
  • MLB executives expect Pittsburgh to field offers for its controlled veterans, signaling the Pirates’ openness to moving Reynolds.
  • Kansas City ranks last in runs scored this season and views Reynolds’s switch-hitting power and defensive versatility as a key upgrade.
  • Statcast projects Reynolds’s expected .283/.369/.519 slash line, highlighting the offensive upside the Royals must balance against his hefty salary commitment.