Kansas City Royals release right-hander Ross Stripling and catcher Luke Maile
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ross Stripling pauses in the dugout during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ross D. Franklin]
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have released right-hander Ross Stripling and catcher Luke Maile after they opted out of their contracts. The Royals also said right-hander Carlos Hernández was claimed off waivers by Philadelphia. First baseman Nick Pratto and outfielder Nelson Velázquez cleared waivers and were outrighted by the team to Triple-A Omaha. Stripling and Maile were in camp on minor league deals.
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