The Royals have traded infielder Samad Taylor to the Mariners for cash considerations. The move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Adam Frazier, who signed a one-year deal with the team.
Taylor appeared in 31 games for the Royals last year, hitting .200/.279/.267 with eight steals in eight tries. He notably hit a game-winning walk-off hit in his Major League debut on June 17 against the Angels. The 25 year-old can play second base or the outfield, but was made expendable by the signing of Frazier. Taylor was originally acquired from the Blue Jays in the summer of 2022 with pitcher Max Castillo in exchange for Whit Merrifield.