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Royals Designate Hunter Renfroe After Disappointing Season

5/24/2025

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The Kansas City Royals have made a tough decision, designating veteran outfielder Hunter Renfroe for assignment following a lackluster season, where he struggled with a .182 batting average and failed to hit a home run in 35 games. Renfroe, 33, had joined the team on a two-year, $13 million deal last December. In his place, infielder Nick Loftin has been called up from Triple-A Omaha.

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The Kansas City Royals have made a tough decision, designating veteran outfielder Hunter Renfroe for assignment following a lackluster season, where he struggled with a .182 batting average and failed to hit a home run in 35 games. Renfroe, 33, had joined the team on a two-year, $13 million deal last December. In his place, infielder Nick Loftin has been called up from Triple-A Omaha.