Royals sign starting pitcher Joe Saunders to minor-league deal
The Royals have signed left-hander Joe Saunders to a minor-league deal, and assigned him to Class AAA Omaha.
The Rangers released Saunders on July 4. He had a 6.13 ERA in eight starts for Texas.
Saunders, 33, made an All-Star team for the Angels in 2008. He has also pitched for the Diamondbacks, Orioles and Mariners.
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This story was originally published July 8, 2014 at 2:05 PM.