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Former Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher signs with the Kansas City Royals
Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Spencer Turnbull has landed himself a new contract with the Kansas City Royals as he has agreed to a new deal.
The Cubs announced a few days ago that they cut ties with Turnbull as they released him back into free agency after a tough couple of outings in Chicago.
Former Blue Jay Spencer Turnbull signs with the Royals
Thee Royals just announced that they have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with Turnbull which will not be his third team of the season.
Between-quarters news:
Spencer Turnbull has been signed to a minor league contract by the Kansas City Royals and assigned to the Omaha Storm Chasers. Turnbull opted out of his deal with the Cubs organization on Thursday.
Spencer Turnbull has been signed to a minor league contract by the Kansas City Royals and assigned to the Omaha Storm Chasers. Turnbull opted out of his deal with the Cubs organization on Thursday.
The Royals announced that Turnbull has been assigned to Omaha in Triple-A to begin his time within the organization while they have placed pitcher Jacob Wallace on IL.
The following roster moves have been made:
- RHP Jacob Wallace was placed on the Injured List.
- RHP Spencer Turnbull signed a Minor League Contract with the Royals and was assigned to Omaha.
- RHP Jacob Wallace was placed on the Injured List.
- RHP Spencer Turnbull signed a Minor League Contract with the Royals and was assigned to Omaha.
Turnbull's numbers at the major league level has not been great this season as he has a 7.11 ERA with a 1-1 record which all came with the Blue Jays as he was never called up while playing for Chicago.
While Turnbull has had a very tough time this season after coming back from injury, just last season he finished with a 2.65 ERA in 54.1 innings pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies which is why so many teams are still giving him a chance.
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