Aug 30, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels second baseman Brandon Drury (23) hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Former Cincinnati Reds Utility Player Signs With Kansas City Royals

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Feb 4, 2026 1:13 PM ET

Former Cincinnati Reds utility player Brandon Drury signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

Drury appeared in 92 games for Cincinnati in the 2022 season, slashing .274/.335/.520 with 44 extra-base hits. It was the best stretch of his career. The Reds traded him to the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline for prospect Victor Acosta.

Acosta is still just 21, but has struggled since joining the organization. In 88 games for High-A Dayton last season, he slashed .225/.339/.280 with 14 extra-base hits and 13 stolen bases.

Since being traded to the Padres in 2022, Drury has spent most of his time with the Los Angeles Angels, but also had a small stint with the Chicago White Sox.

He dealt with injuries in 2025 and appeared in just 53 minor league games last season, slashing .214/.338/.323 with 14 extra-base hits.

The 33-year-old was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 13th round of the 2010 MLB Draft.

We have signed INF Brandon Drury to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) February 4, 2026