The Royals announced they have released outfielder Brian Goodwin and have selected the contract of first baseman Lucas Duda. The 28-year old Goodwin was acquired by the Royals last July from the Nationals for minor league pitcher Jacob Congra-Bogan but played in just 27 games in Kansas City due to injury, hitting .266/.317/.415. He struggled this spring, hitting just 5-for-43, although he said he claimed he was adjusting his swing.
The Royals will add Duda to the roster, giving them another left-handed first base bat in the lineup. Duda played 87 games with the Royals last year, hitting .