SURPRISE, Ariz. — Left-hander Mike Minor wasn’t shocked to find out he’d been traded to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday morning. The veteran had been around long enough to be able to read the room and see that his second stint with the Kansas City Royals was probably short on time.
The Royals traded Minor along with cash to the Red in exchange for left-handed relief pitcher Amir Garrett.
Minor entered camp as the most experienced member of the club’s projected starting rotation, but the Royals also have a bevy of young potential starting pitching options who’ve gotten some experience under their belts or who’ve gotten their feet wet.
