The Kansas City Royals and general manager Dayton Moore announced Friday that they had hired Matheny as a special adviser for player development. The Royals’ interest in Matheny dates back to shortly after he was fired by the Cardinals this past season, as reported by The Post-Dispatch, and eventually it became a question of finalizing his specific role and title.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to join the Royals in this capacity,” Matheny said in a statement issued by the team. “I’ve long respected the accomplishments of Dayton and his staff while developing a winning culture in Kansas City.