In an effort to fortify their bench with a veteran presence and leadership, the Royals traded for a player who did exactly that for them last season. Kansas City acquired infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier from the Pirates on Wednesday,

W hen news broke that the Kansas City Royals had traded infielder Cam Devanney to the Pittsburgh Pirates for veteran utilityman Adam Frazier, the Royals Review writer Slack channel fell into chaos.

After facing the Pirates last week at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals made an All-Star break deal with the Pittsburgh organization, reacquiring infielder Adam Frazier in exchange for prospect Cam Devanney.

Bringing Adam Frazier back didn't necessarily move the needle for Kansas City Royals fans. The trade the Royals made with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday s