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Royals Trade 35th Pick; Braves' Ritchie Shines Bright

12/1/2025

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The Kansas City Royals traded the 35th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft to the Atlanta Braves for C.J. Alexander, Andrew Hoffmann, and Drew Waters.
As of 2026, two of the traded players are no longer with the Royals.
Drew Waters has struggled to meet expectations.
The Braves’ JR Ritchie has shown promise, underscoring Kansas City's below-average farm system.

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The Kansas City Royals traded the 35th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft to the Atlanta Braves for C.J. Alexander, Andrew Hoffmann, and Drew Waters.
As of 2026, two of the traded players are no longer with the Royals.
Drew Waters has struggled to meet expectations.
The Braves’ JR Ritchie has shown promise, underscoring Kansas City's below-average farm system.