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The KC Royals have acquired another bullpen arm

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Every KC Royals fan knows the pitching has been lackluster this season. That could change with the addition of a new player.

Wednesday afternoon, Kansas City acquired righthanded reliever Joel Payamps from the Blue Jays in return for cash. Payamps was good for the Jays this season with a 30-inning, 22-game 2.70 ERA, .196 OBA and 1.067 WHIP.

He will join Triple-A Omaha.

But why did the Blue Jays give Payamps up, and what can KC fans expect from him?

Considering his good numbers, why did Payamps get traded to the KC Royals?