The Royals announced they have released first baseman/outfielder Ryan McBroom to allow him to pursue opportunities in Asia. McBroom appeared in parts of three seasons with the Royals, hitting .268/.322/.427 with six home runs in 177 plate appearances. The 29-year old appeared in just seven games with them this year, going 2-for-8 with one walk and six strikeouts. He also smacked 32 home runs for Triple-A Omaha, hitting .261/.337/.524.
The Royals acquired McBroom from the Yankees in August of 2019 for international bonus pool allotments and cash considerations. He played well down the stretch for the Royals that season, hitting .