The Royals have signed outfielder Roman Quinn to a minor league contract, according to the Omaha Storm Chasers. The 29-year-old is a six-year Major League veteran, all with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The switch-hitter was originally a second-round pick in 2011 by Philadelphia out of high school in Florida. By 2013 he was ranked the #100 prospect in baseball by Baseball America. He broke into the big leagues in 2016, but his bat never developed enough for him to be a regular. Instead, the Phillies used his plus speed in a reserve role, and he .223/.300/.343 with 8 home runs and 43 steals in 552 career plate appearances.