The Royals signed Ricky Nolasco, a 12-year veteran of the Major Leagues, to a minor league contract on March 8. Nolasco made his spring debut Tuesday night vs. the Giants, and worked around a two-out walk to record a scoreless inning. He will make his first start in the Royals’ split-squad game today vs. the Dodgers.
Here are some interesting notes on one of the newest Royals:
- Nolasco was originally drafted out of high school by the Chicago Cubs in the fourth round of the 2001 First-Year Player Draft.
- Following the 2005 season, he was traded to the Florida Marlins with RHP Sergio Mitre and LHP Renyel Pinto for OF Juan Pierre.