On May 23, 2025, the Kansas City Royals designated right fielder Hunter Renfroe for assignment after he had a disappointing season, batting .182 with no home runs and four RBIs in 35 games. At 33, Renfroe has a career average of .236, totaling 192 homers and 510 RBIs across 996 games with seven teams over ten seasons. He achieved career highs of 33 homers in 2019 and 96 RBIs in 2021. Renfroe had signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Royals in December 2023. The team also recalled infielder Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha.
The Kansas City Royals have designated veteran right fielder Hunter Renfroe for assignment as of Friday.
Renfroe, 33, holds a batting average of .182, with no home runs and four RBIs in 35 games this season.
Throughout his career, Renfroe has a batting average of .236, with 192 home runs and 510 RBIs over 996 games with seven teams across 10 seasons.
He achieved career highs by hitting 33 home runs for the San Diego Padres in 2019 and 96 RBIs for the Boston Red Sox in 2021.
In December 2023, Renfroe signed a two-year, $13 million contract with Kansas City.
In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled infielder Nick Loftin, 26, from Triple-A Omaha.