Official Site of the Royals · Jul 28, 2018
Moore, Yost eager to see Phillips in KC
NEW YORK -- The Royals' rebuild marches on with two more prospects acquired in the Mike Moustakas trade late Friday, both of whom general manager Dayton Moore believes will be a big part of the team's future.
The Royals acquired outfielder Brett Phillips and right-hander Jorge Lopez from the Brewers for Moustakas, whose contract was expiring this year.
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Phillips, who is 24 and is ranked as the Royals' No. 8 prospect by MLB Pipeline, was the Brewers' sixth-round Draft pick in 2012. He is a left-handed hitter with an above-average arm. At Triple-A Colorado Springs, Phillips had six homers and 25 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. Last year at Triple-A, he posted a .944 OPS.