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Royals deal 3B Rivera to D-backs for RHP Weaver
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals traded third baseman Emmanuel Rivera to the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-hander Luke Weaver within the second minor transfer made by Kansas Metropolis on Monday so as to add organizational pitching depth.
Earlier within the day, the Royals despatched money to the Seattle Mariners for left-hander Anthony Misiewicz.
The 26-year-old Rivera was hitting .237 with six homers and 22 RBI in 63 video games for the Royals this season. However he was largely used as a backup in Kansas Metropolis, and his commerce might imply a transfer again to 3rd base for elite teenager Bobby Witt Jr. and extra time within the lineup at shortstop for rookie Maikel Garcia.
Weaver is 1-1 with a 7.71 ERA for Arizona this season. He has a 4.76 ERA throughout elements of seven large league seasons.
The Royals determine to be distinguished sellers forward of Tuesday’s commerce deadline. Two-time All-Star utilityman Whit Merrifield and relievers Josh Staumont and Scott Barlow are among the many probably to be dealt.