Royals Sign Brandon Drury to Minor-League Deal With Spring Invite

The 33-year-old arrives as a non-roster candidate to revive his bat after missing MLB time last year.

Overview

Kansas City announced a minor-league contract for Brandon Drury with a spring training invitation, making him a non-roster invitee.
Drury did not reach the majors in 2025 after a broken thumb late in White Sox camp and finished with a .214/.338/.323 line in 228 minor-league plate appearances.
His last MLB season in 2024 was a career-worst with the Angels at .169/.242/.228 over 97 games with below-average defense.
The 2022 Silver Slugger owns 109 career home runs and hit 26 homers in 2023, offering right-handed pop despite defensive limitations across multiple spots.
With Vinnie Pasquantino, Maikel Garcia, Isaac Collins, Jac Caglianone, Lane Thomas and Jonathan India set for primary roles, Drury is expected to compete for a bench job or open in the minors as depth.