The Royals have traded outfielder Michael A. Taylor to the Minnesota Twins for two minor league pitchers according to several reports. The Royals receive 25-year-old left-hander Evan Sisk and right-handed pitcher Steven Cruz in return.
Cruz is a 6’7’’ Dominican-born pitcher who features a fastball that can hit triple digits on the radar gun. MLB Pipeline ranks him as the #28 prospect in the system while The Athletic ranks him #40. This year he had a 5.14 ERA with 72 strikeouts in 56 innings of relief at Double-A Wichita. MLB Pipeline notes he can struggle with command, evidenced by his 5.