Kody Clemens, son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, had been mired in an endless struggle since his debut with the Detroit Tigers in 2022.
After injuries short-circuited his dream of making it to the big leagues as a pitcher, Michael Schlact is now helping players chase their own dreams in the Pioneer League.
Kansas City’s surprising two-year free agent investment in him did not work. The Royals guaranteed him $13.5M on a deal that also included an opt-out clause after the first season.
In a rematch of the 2024 World Series, the New York Yankees (35-20) will play the Los Angeles Dodgers (34-22) in a three-game series at Dodger Stadium starting Friday.