The Royals added right-handed former Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey on minor league contract Saturday, adding another veteran pitcher with big league experience to the mix as they head into spring training.
Bailey, 32, has spent his entire 12-year career in the majors as a starter, and he has pitched exclusively in the National League for the Reds. Along with the minor league deal, Bailey received an invitation to spring training with the Royals.
The Texas native has been hampered by injuries in recent seasons and began the 2015-17 seasons on the Reds' disabled list. He started 20 games in 2018, including Opening Day. He finished the season with a 1-14 record and 6.09 ERA in 1061/3 innings. He struck out 75 and walked 33.
