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After getting swept by the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday and losing nine of its last 10 games, the Kansas City Royals needed to make a change and try new things in hopes of not only getting back into the win column but also climbing back up the AL Central standings.<\/p>\n

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Whether that meant new lineup decisions, bringing in a new face or making a roster move, something needed to change for Kansas City.<\/p>\n

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The Royals’ first move in hopes of bouncing back from this losing streak came on the roster front. Kansas City announced Friday that it had designated catcher\u00a0Elias D\u00edaz\u00a0for assignment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Elias D\u00edaz was a reliable backup catcher <\/h2>\n

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May 20, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Elias Diaz (43) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

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The Royals signed 35-year-old D\u00edaz\u00a0to a minor league contract in February. The catcher not only added depth behind the plate for Kansas City, but he also brought veteran experience and a reliable backup option behind\u00a0Salvador Perez.<\/p>\n

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D\u00edaz is currently in his 12th major league season. Before arriving in Kansas City, he spent time with the\u00a0Pittsburgh Pirates,\u00a0Colorado Rockies\u00a0and\u00a0San Diego Padres.<\/p>\n

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In 2023, D\u00edaz had one of the most notable seasons of his career. He earned National League All-Star honors and hit the game-winning go-ahead home run<\/a> in the eighth inning of the All-Star Game. The performance led to him being named the game’s MVP.<\/p>\n

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Also during that season, D\u00edaz slashed .267\/.316\/.409 across a career-high 483 at-bats. Behind the plate, he threw out 33 baserunners and set Colorado’s franchise record for most games caught in a season with 126.<\/p>\n

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The experience and track record were there for D\u00edaz, which made him a strong option behind the plate when Kansas City signed him.<\/p>\n

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To start the season, D\u00edaz appeared in 10 games for the Royals. Across those games, he posted a .227\/.261\/.591 slash line with an .852 OPS in 22 at-bats.<\/p>\n

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While D\u00edaz has been designated for assignment, there is a chance he could return to Kansas City’s Triple-A affiliate in Omaha if he clears waivers.<\/p>\n

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With this move, the Royals also recalled\u00a0Tyler Tolbert, who will make his way back to Kansas City.<\/p>\n

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The Royals are back in action Friday at Kauffman Stadium as they open a three-game series against the\u00a0Seattle Mariners and look to regain some momentum.<\/p>\n

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