The Royals life of Yordano Ventura, from his 2008 signing with the organization until his death early Sunday morning.
Oct. 8, 2008
Yordano Ventura, 17, receives a $28,000 signing bonus from the Royals as a non-drafted free agent.
Sept. 17, 2013
After four minor-league seasons, Ventura makes his major-league debut at Kauffman Stadium against the Indians. In 5 2/3 innings, Ventura surrenders one earned run, five hits and strikes out three.
Sept. 28, 2014
Ventura starts the final game of the regular season with the Royals having clinched a playoff spot, their first since 1985, two days earlier.