The Kansas City Royals are acquiring right-handed pitcher Randy Dobnak from the Seattle Mariners, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The veteran hurler is being brought in to bolster the organization's pitching depth as the season progresses.
Dobnak reportedly exercised an upward-mobility clause in his contract with Seattle, which paved the way for his move to Kansas City. According to reports, the Royals will add Dobnak to their 40-man roster immediately. He is slated to report to the team's Triple-A affiliate, the Omaha Storm Chasers, to begin his stint with the club.
The move provides the Royals with an experienced arm who has seen significant time at the Major League level. By utilizing the upward-mobility clause, Dobnak secures a spot on a 40-man roster, a key step for players looking to return to the big leagues. This acquisition reflects Kansas City's ongoing efforts to strengthen their internal options and maintain flexibility within their pitching rotation and bullpen across the organization.
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