"Royals Make Bold Move, Trade Barlow and Yarbrough for Promising Prospects"

The Kansas City Royals made several trades before the MLB Trade Deadline, sending veteran pitchers Ryan Yarbrough and Scott Barlow to the Dodgers and Padres, respectively. In return, the Royals acquired a total of nine Minor League players, including prospects Henry Williams and Jesus Rios. The team also acquired lefty reliever Tucker Davidson from the Angels. Despite exploring deals for other players, the Royals held onto catcher Salvador Perez and pitcher Zack Greinke. The team's general manager, J.J. Picollo, emphasized the importance of getting the right return and maximizing the impact of any trades involving talented players with long-term control.