The Royals announced they have added infielder Samad Taylor and pitcher Richard Lovelady to the 40-man roster and have designated catcher Sebastian Rivero for assignment. They also officially activated infielder Adalberto Mondesi and pitchers Angel Zerpa and Jake Brentz from the 60-day Injured List.
Taylor was acquired from the Blue Jays at the trade deadline for Whit Merrifield, but missed the last two months of the season with injury. The 24-year-old hit .258/.337/.426 with 9 home runs and 23 steals in 70 games for Triple-A Buffalo and has been playing in the Arizona Fall League. He brings speed and positional versatility as a second baseman and outfielder and should challenge for a roster spot next spring.