The Royals announced they have acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Peacock from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations. To make room on the roster they have designated pitcher Domingo Tapia for assignment. Matt Peacock is not to be confused with pitcher Brad Peacock, who already pitches for Omaha.
Peacock was a 23rd-round pick by the Diamondbacks out of the University of South Alabama. In parts of two seasons with Arizona he has pitched in 89 innings with a 4.96 ERA and 5.3 strikeouts-per-nine innings. He has made eight starts with 29 relief appearances. He pitched in two games for Arizona this season before they designated him for assignment on Thursday.