Kansas City Royals grab former Toronto Blue Jays third baseman

It feels like a lifetime ago that Drury was trying to carve out a role at Rogers Centre. When the Blue Jays acquired him from the Yankees in 2018, the hope was that he could be a versatile staple for a rebuilding squad.

His time in Toronto (2018-2020) was admittedly a grind for both the player and the fans. In his only full season with us in 2019, he hit .218 with 15 homers, struggling to find consistency at the plate.

Seeing him designated for assignment in 2020 was the low point, but what happened next is why you never write a guy off. He didn't just disappear; he reinvented himself completely.

Most fans remember his incredible 2022 campaign where he won a Silver Slugger, launching 28 homers between the Reds and Padres. That version of Drury was a legitimate force.

However, the game is relentless, and his recent production has dipped significantly. After a rough 2024 with the Angels where he batted just .169, he spent all of 2025 grinding in the minor leagues without a call-up.

Now, landing in Kansas City gives him a fascinating opportunity to crack a roster that is on the rise. The Royals are looking for veteran depth, and Drury’s ability to play multiple infield spots is his ticket back to "The Show."

We know better than anyone that baseball is a game of adjustments. If he can tap into even half of that 2022 power, this could be a steal for a Kansas City team looking to compete in the Central.

It is always easy to look at the box score and see the struggles, but the human element matters. This is a guy fighting for his baseball life at age 33.

For Jays fans, there is no bad blood, just a hope that a former member of the flock finds his wings again. Watching him battle for a spot in Spring Training will be a storyline to follow when camps open next week.

If he makes the team, that first trip back to the batter's box will feel like a massive victory. Resilience is the only currency that matters now.