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Left-hander Mike Minor and the Kansas City Royals have finalized an $18 million, two-year deal, reuniting the 32-year-old starter with the club that helped him revive his career

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids arbitration with Royals Cordero agreed to a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Royals on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Also related to Cordero is the fact that the Royals signed Michael Taylor to a one-year deal earlier in the week, with the expectation that Taylor will compete for playing time in center field. Cordero could outplay Taylor or get time in a corner, but the there will be more competition for playing time. Last season Cordero hit .211 with two home runs and one steal in 42 plate appearances. He missed significant time with a wrist injury.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday Cordero is not in the lineup Sunday against the Tigers.

Impact Cordero started the first three games after returning from the injured list Wednesday and went 4-for-10 with two homers, but he now finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest. Edward Olivares starts in center field for the Royals in the season finale.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Cordero is not starting Saturday against Detroit, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cordero returned from hamate surgery Wednesday and started three straight games, going 4-for-10 with a pair of homers. He'll get a rest Saturday, with Edward Olivares serving as the center fielder.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Keller, Mondesi carry Royals past Tigers 3-2

Brad Keller threw six scoreless innings, Adalberto Mondesi had three hits and an RBI as the Kansas City Royals held off the Detroit Tigers 3-2

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Friday Cordero (leg) will bat eighth and play center field Friday against the Tigers.

Impact Cordero left Thursday's game with leg cramps, but the issue was evidently a minor one, as he's ready to go without missing a single start. The outfielder has hit .219/.265/.469 in 13 games so far this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with leg cramps Cordero left Thursday's game against the Tigers with leg cramps, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Nick Heath replaced Cordero in center field. Cordero is expected to be good to go for Friday's tilt.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep twice against Cardinals Cordero went 3-for-4 with two home runs and five total RBI in Wednesday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact Cordero launched a three-run shot in the sixth inning off reliever Seth Elledge and a solo shot off Kodi Whitley, but he also plated another run with an RBI single in the bottom of the second that scored Hunter Dozier. This was Cordero's first game after being activated from the 45-day injured list Wednesday and will attempt to end the season as strongly as he can, with the Royals playing their final four games of the season against the Tigers at home starting Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL with sprained wrist Cordero was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday after being diagnosed with a sprained right wrist.

Impact Cordero hadn't started since tweaking his wrist in batting practice Wednesday, but he was able to make a pinch-hit at-bat Saturday in the Royals' 9-6 win over the Twins. The 25-year-old's wrist apparently didn't respond as well to the plate appearance as the Royals had hoped, so he'll now be shut down for at least a week while he looks to move past the injury. The Royals activated Hunter Dozier from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Berrios scheduled to start for Twins at Royals

The Minnesota Twins play the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Saturday Cordero isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Twins.

Impact Cordero will miss a fourth consecutive contest after tweaking his wrist during Wednesday's batting practice. Whit Merrifield will take Cordero's place in right field with Brett Phillips starting in center field.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Duffy scheduled to start as Kansas City hosts Minnesota

The Minnesota Twins square off against the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Friday Cordero (wrist) is not in the lineup Friday against the Twins.

Impact The 25-year-old tweaked his wrist during Wednesday's batting practice and is out of the lineup for the third straight contest. Nick Heath receives another start in center field, with Alex Gordon and Whit Merrifield starting in the corner outfield spots.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Smeltzer expected to start for Minnesota at Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Thursday Cordero (wrist) is not starting Thursday against the Cubs.

Impact Cordero tweaked his wrist during batting practice Wednesday and will miss a second straight game as a result. Nick Heath is starting in center field in his absence, with Alex Gordon in left and Whit Merrifield in right.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Keller expected to start as Royals host Cubs

The Chicago Cubs take on the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Managing wrist injury Cordero was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Cubs due to a wrist injury, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.comreports.

Impact The 25-year-old was set to start in center field Wednesday, but he was removed from the lineup after his wrist tightened up during batting practice. Manager Mike Matheny said they don't believe there's any structural damage, so Cordero should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Wednesday Cordero was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Cubs, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cordero was original set to bat seventh and start in center field, but the Royals released an updated lineup with him on the bench. It's unclear if the 25-year-old removal is due to an injury. Whit Merrifield will start in center field with Jorge Soler in right, while Ryan McBroom serves as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Cordero isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact Cordero has seen an uptick in playing time recently with Hunter Dozier (illness) sidelined, but he's gone just 3-for-17 with a double, two RBI and one stolen base over the last six games. With the 25-year-old on the bench, Jorge Soler will shift to right field with Ryan McBroom serving as the designated hitter, batting fifth.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bryant homers, Mills shines as surging Cubs beat Royals 2-0

Kris Bryant homered in his return to the lineup and Alec Mills pitched seven effective innings, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 for their fourth consecutiv...

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Cordero collects first RBI, makes leaping catch at the wall

WATCH: Cordero collects first RBI, makes leaping catch at the wall

JULY 31, 2020 • Fox Sports

Rosenthal earns 1st save since 2017, Royals beat Tigers 5-3

Trevor Rosenthal pitched a scoreless ninth for his first save since 2017 and the Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 5-3, overcoming Miguel Cabrera’s first multihomer game since 2016

JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures 30-man spot Cordero was added to Kansas City's 30-man roster Thursday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cordero was acquired by the Royals earlier in the month and, as expected, is set to break camp with his new team. With Hunter Dozier (illness) sidelined to start the season, the outfielder could carve out a role for himself early on.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Royals put Adams, Rosario on IL in finalizing 30-man roster

The Kansas City Royals have placed right-hander Chance Adams and left-hander Randy Rosario on the injured list and right-hander Jesse Hahn on the bereavement list as they pared the...

JULY 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS