The Royals announced they have added 2020 first-round pick Asa Lacy to the 60-man club pool, and assigned him to their Alternate Site at T-Bones Stadium in Kansas City, Kansas. Joining him will be fellow left-handed pitcher Carlos Hernandez, who was also assigned to the Alternate Site.
Lacy was the fourth overall pick in the June draft two months ago and had been working out at his home in Texas. This move may just mean the Royals want him to work under the supervision of their coaches, but it does open the possibility that he could get in some Major League action at some point this year.