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Royals cut ties with heartbreaking $6.67 million former 1st-round pick
TL;DR
The Kansas City Royals have officially released Asa Lacy, their former 1st-round pick from the 2020 MLB Draft, who signed for a record $6.67 million. Lacy's career never took off as expected, marking a disappointing end to this chapter for the team.
Key points
- Kansas City Royals released Asa Lacy
- Lacy was drafted No. 4 overall in 2020 MLB Draft
- He signed for a franchise-record $6.67 million
- Lacy's career did not meet expectations
- He was expected to be a front-line starter
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The Kansas City Royals finally called an official end to an era on Monday.
It was one of those eras that never actually got off the ground. Instead, it's a bit heartbreaking to consider.
The Royals drafted Asa Lacy with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. He was a star from Texas A&M, a left-handed pitcher meant to become a front-line starter.
He signed for a franchise-record $6.67 million signing bonus. This was the player the Royals were putting all their faith in.
Lacy never made it to the majors. He never got close.
In six professional seasons, he totaled 80 innings.
On Monday, the Royals released Lacy.
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He's now 26, and his professional baseball career seems likely to be over.
He had a 7.09 ERA in those 80 innings of professional baseball.
He dealt with lat and shoulder problems in 2021, a couple seasons of back injuries, and needed two Tommy John surgeries.
Lacy hasn't pitched in a pro baseball game since August 2022.
It's one of the most painful stories of an arm that never really got a chance due to endless ailments. There are lots of pitcher injuries in modern baseball. Lacy seemed to find a way to have them all himself.
The Royals could've never known it would be like this. For everyone involved, it's just a massive bummer.
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Q&A
Why did the Kansas City Royals release Asa Lacy?
The Royals released Asa Lacy due to his inability to meet expectations after being drafted as a top prospect.
What was Asa Lacy's signing bonus with the Royals?
Asa Lacy signed with the Royals for a franchise-record signing bonus of $6.67 million.
What position did Asa Lacy play for the Royals?
Asa Lacy was a left-handed pitcher, drafted to become a front-line starter for the Royals.
