The Kansas City Royals and Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will remain partners for four more years, as the pair agreed on an extension to their player-development contract (PDC). The Royals also announced PDC extensions with The Royals also announced new two-year extensions of existing PDCs with the Wilmington Blue Rocks, Idaho Falls Chukars and Burlington Royals.
The pair have been partners since Kansas City entered the American League since 1969; Kansas City originally owned the O-Royals. Next season the Omaha Royals will move to a new Sarpy County ballpark.
The Royals also announced new two-year extensions of existing PDCs with the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High Class A; Carolina League), Idaho Falls Chukars (rookie; Pioneer League) and Burlington Royals (rookie; Appalachian League).
Here’s a look at the current affiliate status.
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