The Kansas City Royals are making some quiet but intriguing moves as the offseason heats up. On the heels of acquiring left-handed reliever Matt Strahm from the Phillies, the Royals have added another familiar name to their roster mix-infielder Abraham Toro.
Toro, who just wrapped up a 77-game stint with the Red Sox in 2025, has agreed to a minor league deal with Kansas City that includes an invitation to Spring Training. It’s a low-risk move that gives the Royals added infield depth and a player with seven seasons of major league experience.
For Toro, this marks his latest stop in a career that’s taken him across both leagues. He broke into the majors with the Astros in 2019, spending parts of three seasons in Houston before being dealt to Seattle in 2021.
After a two-year run with the Mariners, he had shorter stints with the Brewers in 2023 and the Athletics in 2024. He joined the Red Sox last January and managed to carve out a role in Boston, appearing in just under half the team’s games this past season.
While Toro’s bat hasn’t always been consistent, he’s shown flashes of versatility and timely hitting throughout his career. He’s a switch-hitter who can play multiple infield spots, and that kind of flexibility is exactly what teams look for in a bench contributor or depth piece heading into a long season.
The Royals, who are looking to build a more competitive roster in 2026, aren’t banking on Toro to be a difference-maker-but they are giving him a shot to prove he still belongs. With a Spring Training invite in hand, Toro will have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot and show that his experience and skill set can still bring value at the big-league level.
It’s a smart, measured move by Kansas City-adding a veteran presence without tying up major resources. And for Toro, it’s another chance to extend a career that’s already seen him suit up for five different clubs. If he can find a rhythm and stay healthy, don’t be surprised if he earns a role with the Royals when the season opens.