Andrew Benintendi's time with the Kansas City Royals is reportedly over after fewer than two full seasons.
The team agreed to trade the outfielder to the New York Yankees for three minor leaguers on Wednesday, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.
That the Royals moved him doesn't come as much of a surprise. After all, he is scheduled for free agency following this season, and the team isn't a realistic contender at 39-59 in last place in the American League Central.
Rather than risk losing Benintendi to the free-agency market during the upcoming offseason, Kansas City got what it could in this move with an eye on the future.