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Former Cincinnati Reds utility player Brandon Drury signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. <\/p>\n
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Drury appeared in 92 games for Cincinnati in the 2022 season, slashing .274\/.335\/.520 with 44 extra-base hits. It was the best stretch of his career. The Reds traded him to the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline for prospect Victor Acosta. <\/p>\n
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Acosta is still just 21, but has struggled since joining the organization. In 88 games for High-A Dayton last season, he slashed .225\/.339\/.280 with 14 extra-base hits and 13 stolen bases. <\/p>\n
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Since being traded to the Padres in 2022, Drury has spent most of his time with the Los Angeles Angels, but also had a small stint with the Chicago White Sox. <\/p>\n
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He dealt with injuries in 2025 and appeared in just 53 minor league games last season, slashing .214\/.338\/.323 with 14 extra-base hits. <\/p>\n
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The 33-year-old was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 13th round of the 2010 MLB Draft. <\/p>\n
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