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Days after hiring former St. Louis manager Matheny, KC claims former Cards' pitcher Greene

Greene has yet to play in Big Leagues
Days after hiring former St. Louis manager Matheny, KC claims former Cards' pitcher Greene
Posted at 6:56 PM, Nov 26, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-26 19:56:25-05

The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Conner Greene off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.  In a corresponding move, the club has designated right-handed pitcher Burch Smith for assignment.

 

Greene, 23, split the 2018 season between Memphis (AAA) and Springfield (AA), going 4-5 with a 4.09 ERA (40 ER in 88.0 IP) in 40 appearances (10 starts). This included posting a 2.52 ERA (7 ER in 25.0 IP) and a .185 opponents’ average (15-for-81) in his first 19 appearances after being promoted to Memphis on June 4.  He also made nine relief appearances for Surprise in the Arizona Fall League, going 0-2 with a save and an 11.17 ERA (12 ER in 9.2 IP).

 

Smith, 28, was acquired by the Royals during the 2017 Rule 5 Draft and was 1-6 with a 6.92 ERA (60 ER in 78.0 IP) in 38 appearances (six starts) for Kansas City in 2018.