The Royals have introduced again Taylor Clarke, inking the reliever to a minor league deal. Clarke beforehand pitched for the Royals in 2022 and 2023, however was traded to the Brewers this previous season and your entire season within the minors.
The 31-year-old right-hander was initially drafted by the Diamondbacks and spent three season in Arizona earlier than the Royals signed him as a free agent. His finest 12 months got here in his first season in Kansas Metropolis when he appeared in 47 video games with a 4.04 ERA and 48 strikeouts with simply eight walks in 49 innings. However he regressed badly in 2023 with a 5.95 ERA in 59 innings, though with a terrific strikeout fee.
The Royals traded him to Milwaukee for infielder Cam Devanney and pitcher Ryan Brady final low season. He required knee surgical procedure in spring coaching and spent your entire season in Triple-A, with a 4.90 ERA in 68 innings.
Clarke was fairly house run susceptible, however he had a slider that may be efficient at instances. He’ll attempt to re-establish his well being and he gives an skilled arm that may present some bullpen depth within the minors.
