Royals Move Misner to DFA, Fill 40-man Spot with Nate Pearson
Kansas City designated outfielder Kameron Misner for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Nate Pearson, whose acquisition from the Astros is now confirmed. Misner, a 2018 first-round pick, has struggled in 18 MLB games this season (.220/.256/.244) but has shined in Triple-A Omaha (.286/.378/.563 with 14 homers and 14 steals). He’s in the last year of his three minor-league option years, so he can be sent to Triple-A if unclaimed or traded; his DFA window runs for up to five days, with another 48-hour waiver period if he clears.