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Former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Easton McGee has seen his brief tenure with the Kansas City Royals come to an end, as the right-hander has elected free agency after being outrighted off the 40-man roster, according to the MiLB transaction log.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 1

Royals expand rosters with Drew Waters, Easton McGee, Nolan Hoffman

Now that it is September, MLB teams can expand the roster from 26 to 28. The Royals also have an extra roster spot due to losing reliever John Schreiber to the Yankees on waivers.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Royals acquire right-hander from Brewers for cash

The Kansas City Royals added pitching depth on Tuesday, acquiring right-handed pitcher Easton McGee from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 15

Royals Acquire Right-Hander as Nick Mears Lands on 60-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed pitcher Easton McGee from the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. McGee has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 15

Kansas City Royals news: The Midsummer Classic unfolds

The Kansas City Royals added another reliever to the 40-man roster when they traded for Easton McGee from the Milwaukee Brewers. To make room for McGee on the 40-man roster, the Royals transferred right-handed pitcher Nick Mears to the 60-day Injured List.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 14

2026 Transactions: Red Sox Trade for Jahmai Jones, Royals Acquire McGee

Even though the league is off for the 2026 All-Star Game break, there has been some action across the league over the past two days from a transaction standpoint.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Royals Acquire Easton McGee

The Royals announced Tuesday that they’ve acquired right-hander Easton McGee from the Brewers in exchange for cash. McGee, who’d been designated for assignment last week, has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha with his new organization.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 10

Mariners Notes: Easton McGee DFA’d, JJ Wetherholt Adds to MLB’s Rookie Extension Wave

The Mariners were not directly involved in either of Friday’s notable transactions. Both still carry some relevance in the PNW. One involves former Mariners pitcher Easton McGee whose lone start with the organization remains one of the stranger and more memorable outings of the past few seasons.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10

Brewers Designate Easton McGee For Assignment

The Brewers announced that they have signed right-hander Bryse Wilson to a major league deal, a move that was reported earlier. Left-hander Drew Rom has been optioned to Triple-A Nashville to open an active roster spot.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 22

Milwaukee Brewers' 2026 Opening Day Roster Continues to Take Shape: Easton McGee in, Robert Gasser Out

The Milwaukee Brewers optioned left-handed pitchers Shane Drohan and Robert Gasser to Triple-A Nashville Sunday. That paves the way for right-handed reliever Easton McGee to claim the final spot on the team's Opening Day 26-man roster, barring an acquisition from outside the organization at the las...

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / December 23

Easton McGee Has Ingredients for Brewers' Next Under-the-Radar Bullpen Breakout

It's become an annual tradition in Milwaukee: A pitcher acquired in a minor transaction breaks out as a consistent middle reliever who can handle occasional high-leverage work for a couple of seasons.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / August 7, 2025

Brewers Off Day Notes: Easton McGee optioned, Jeferson Quero activated from Triple-A injured list

The Brewers have the day off today before opening a three-game series against the Mets tomorrow evening. In preparation for that, they announced a couple of roster moves today.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 10, 2025

Brewers Announce Two Roster Moves Ahead Of Braves Clash

The Milwaukee Brewers announced two more moves on Tuesday. Milwaukee announced on social media that it is recalling right-handed pitcher Easton McGee from the Triple-A Nashville Sounds and optioning right-handed pitcher Grant Anderson in response.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18, 2025

Brewers Select Easton McGee, Option Tobias Myers

The Brewers announced three roster moves today, including the selection of Easton McGee’s contract from Triple-A Nashville. To create space for McGee on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters, Milwaukee optioned right-hander Tobias Myers to Triple-A, and moved lefty Connor Thomas from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / November 29, 2023

Milwaukee Brewers Sign Intriguing Former Seattle Mariners Pitcher to Two-Year Pact

The Milwaukee Brewers have signed former Seattle Mariners pitcher Easton McGee to a two-year minor league deal. Per Brewers' reporter Adam McCalvey of