The Royals have traded reliever Aroldis Chapman to the Texas Rangers for left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans and outfield Roni Cabrera.
Ragans is a former first-round pick in 2016 and has pitched 64 1⁄3 innings in the big leagues with the Rangers as a starter and reliever. He made nine starts last year with a 4.95 ERA and 6.1 strikeouts-per-nine-innings, but has struggled in the bullpen this year with a 5.92 ERA and and improved strikeout rate, but a high walk rate. He underwent Tommy John surgery, but reinjured himself shortly after returning, requiring a second surgery.