Royals request release waivers on Omar Infante
The Kansas City Royals have requested release waivers on infielder Omar Infante.
The Royals designated Infante for assignment last week, and considering what is remaining on his contract, it's almost a certainty he'll pass through waivers unclaimed and become a free agent on Thursday. Infante is owed $7.75 million for the rest of this season, and another $10 million next season, in addition to a $2 million buyout for the 2018 season, all of which the Royals are responsible for.
It's understandable why the Royals don't think Infante is worthy of a roster spot and instead are choosing to eat his contract. He slashed .239/.279/.321 without a home run and just a .261 wOBA in 149 plate appearances this season. His wOBA was somehow worse last season (.238) in 455 plate appearances.
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