Steven Kwan hit a two-run home run, Tanner Bibee struck out eight in five innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 to earn a doubleheader split

The Kansas City Royals placed OF Jac Caglianone on the 10-day injured list and traded for Diamondbacks’ OF Randal Grichuk in a busy Saturday.

Kansas City Royals rookie right fielder Jac Caglianone had to leave Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians early.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The first game of a three-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals scheduled for Friday night has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday.

Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic’s first inning against the Cleveland Guardians is one that he will no doubt want to forget.

A couple of AL Central rivals face off on Friday, July 25 as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Kansas City Royals.

The Royals’ outfield ranks last in the majors in offensive output, with a 64 wRC+, 17% worse than the second-worst outfield.

On Saturday, several days ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline, they found their guy: The Royals acquired Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for a young relief pitcher. Grichuk, 33, was a desired target for the Royals this past offseason. He is hitting .243 with seven home runs and 22 RBIs this year.

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