The Royals have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $3.75 million deal with left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman.
Manager Aaron Boone and the Yankees placed closer Aroldis Chapman on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because of inflammation in his left elbow, while New York continued its torrid pace with a win over Seattle.
Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani achieved a first in the near century history of baseball's All-Star Game: selection as both a position player and a pitcher.
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who hasn't played since May 13 because of a strained quad, has been activated from the injured list.
Mike Brosseau got the last laugh against Aroldis Chapman with his eighth-inning home run that eliminated New York.
Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman and manager Aaron Boone and Rays manager Kevin Cash were all suspended for an incident Tuesday night.
