When the Royals traded for four players in three deals ahead of Thursday’s Trade Deadline, there was a small but very important part of the conversation as team officials welcomed each one to the organization and figured out the next steps.

The Kansas City Royals acquire Mike Yastrzemski from Giants in surprise deal to boost potential playoff push and club's outfield depth.

Yastrzemski hit a 370-foot blast over the wall in right-center field while facing Kevin Gausman in the second inning of the Royals’ game against the Blue Jays.