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Royals boost catching depth in minors with Andrew Susac’s acquisition

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost reacts to Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Pitcher Chris Ellis described what it was like to make his major-league debut. Ellis pitched a scoreless ninth inning on March 31, 2019. By

The Royals added a catcher with major-league experience in a deal prior to Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium.

The Royals acquired catcher Andrew Susac from the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations. Susac has played in 113 major-league games, but has seen most of his time at Triple-A the last few years.

Susac made his big-league debut in May 2014 while with the San Francisco Giants — he went hitless in two World Series plate appearances against the Royals.