Asa Lacy

The Kansas City Royals released pitcher Asa Lacy on Monday, ending the 26-year-old's six-year stint in the organization. Lacy, selected fourth overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, struggled with injuries that limited him to 80 innings in affiliated baseball. Royals director of player development Mitch Maier said the move aims to benefit both Lacy and the team.