KC Royals contrata o destro Easton McGee dos Brewers

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed pitcher Easton McGee from the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.

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McGee, 28, has appeared in two MLB games this year and owns a 3.08 ERA across four major-league seasons.

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The Royals sent cash considerations in return for McGee, who was designated for assignment last week. A veteran of four major-league clubs, he will be assigned to the Royals’ Triple-A affiliate in Omaha.

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McGee will be part of the Royals’ 40-man roster, as fellow right-hander Nick Mears was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Mears has been sidelined since May 29 with right-shoulder impingement.

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The Royals need fresh relief arms. McGee has a chance to earn a bullpen role in the second half of the season.

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He has performed well in the minors. Opponents are hitting .239 against him since the start of the 2025 season. And he has posted a 9-2 record with a 4.53 ERA during that span.

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The Royals have been active on the trade market this year. They also acquired right-hander Randy Dobnak from the Seattle Mariners in June and added veteran reliever Connor Seabold after he was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays.

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The Royals’ bullpen has a 5.33 ERA, worst in baseball this season. Among starting rotation ERAs, only the Athletics’ and Colorado Rockies’ are worse.

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Injuries have contributed to the rough numbers. In the bullpen, All-Star closer Carlos Estévez is currently sidelined. His absence has pushed multiple teammates into roles they’re unaccustomed to.

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Alex Lange has assumed the closer’s role as the season has progressed. Daniel Lynch IV has become a high-leverage lefty reliever, while Lucas Erceg and Matt Strahm are having down seasons.

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The Royals’ roster could see more change in coming weeks. They are tied with the Los Angeles Angels with a record of 38-59 — worst in the majors.