The Royals introduced they’ve signed left-handed pitcher Austin Cox to a minor league contract. The 27-year-old had been a minor league free agent after spending all of final yr with Omaha.
Cox got here up with the Royals in 2023 and set an MLB file by not permitting a success to the primary 39 batters he confronted within the huge leagues. He posted a 4.54 ERA in 35 2⁄3 innings, however tore his ACL late within the yr, ending his season early. He was non-tendered after the yr and re-signed to a minor league deal. He spent many of the 2024 season in Triple-A, posting a 4.08 ERA for Omaha with 56 strikeouts in 53 innings, however with 6.3 walks-per-nine-innings.
Cox has been a starter and reliever on his profession. He depends totally on his 91 mph four-seamer, additionally mixing in a cutter, curve, and alter up. MLB lefties hit simply .189/.283/.264 towards him in 2023.
