On Saturday night, they acquired outfielder and designated hitter Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks, per MLB insider Jeff Passan. The Kansas City Royals are acquiring outfielder Randal Grichuk in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, sources tell ESPN.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies.

The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game to be played on July 27, 2025 on ESPN.

Andrew Heaney and five relievers combined on a four-hitter, Oneil Cruz hit his team-leading 17th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Saturday night. Heaney (5-9) pitched five innings and allowed two hits with four strikeouts and no walks.