Royals Sign Joba Chamberlain & Wandy Rodriguez to Minor-League Contracts!!!

It was a big day for The Kansas City Royals Signed Joba Chamberlain & Wandy Rodriguez to Minor-League Contracts, the team announced Sunday.

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Both players will report to the Royals’ Triple A affiliate in Omaha, according to Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star.

Rodriguez was released by the Texas Rangers earlier this month after posting a 4.90 ERA in 86 1/3 innings. In his final appearance for Texas, Rodriguez allowed seven runs on six hits and three walks in just one inning.

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Chamberlain was released by the Detroit Tigers in July and later signed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a minor-league deal. He exercised an opt-out clause in his contract last week and became a free agent.

Chamberlain had a 4.09 ERA in 22 innings for the Tigers. He allowed five home runs and blew two saves. In five innings for Toronto’s Triple A affiliate, Chamberlain allowed 10 runs (eight earned) and nine hits.

The Royals have used 20 pitchers this season, tied for the second-fewest in the majors. Their staff ERA of 3.56 is eighth-best in the majors and their bullpen ERA of 2.46 is the second-best