Paul DeJong had a quick commute after getting traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Kansas City Royals: He threw his gear into a duffel bag and walked from the clubhouse on the third base side of U.S. Cellular Field to the locker room on the first base side.
Kansas City Royals ’ Paul DeJong talks to reporters shortly after being traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Royals before a baseball game between the two clubs Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Chicago. Kansas City Royals ’ Paul DeJong talks to reporters shortly after being traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Royals before a baseball game between the two clubs Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Chicago.
DeJong was acquired for minor league right-hander Jarold Rosado in a trade announced 3 hours, 15 minutes before the game. White Sox clubhouse staff helped him pack his gear, and a Royals duffel bag awaited him in the other locker room. “I’m just happy to be on a great team. I’ve watched this team for a while now playing against them and it seems like just a great group of guys, a lot of young, hungry talent and a chance to win,” DeJong said. “I could have gone across the country but instead I go across the field, so it’s a day I’ll always remember.”Taylor HRs in 2nd straight game, Falter is strong in return to rotation as Pirates stop Astros 6-2Kansas City has star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
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