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Yunesky Benitez - SS

Kansas City Royals

 - Big League Level
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Age: 22
B/T: L/R
Pos: SS/C/IF/OF/DH
HT/WT: 6-1/179
Born: Bethania, PA
Pitches: 4-Seam FB
Salary: $327,000 Pro Years: 4
Status: Active Roster ML Years: 0
Injury: none Years w/Team: 0
MiLB Options: 3 (Rule 5 Draftee) 40-Man Roster: Y
Waiver Status: None No Trade Clause: N
Trading Block: N Playoff Roster: N
Spring Invite: N
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Season Date Franchise Transaction
76 6/23/2026 8:10 AM Royals Added to 40-Man Roster
76 6/22/2026 11:03 PM Royals Rule 5 Selection
76 6/9/2026 5:38 PM Cubs Contract Renewal
75 3/8/2026 9:38 PM Cubs Contract Renewal
74 12/5/2025 9:44 PM Cubs Contract Renewal
73 9/29/2025 11:03 PM Cubs Activated from DL
73 9/23/2025 7:03 AM Cubs Placed on DL
73 8/28/2025 1:39 AM Cubs Contract Renewal
72 7/6/2025 11:08 AM Cubs International Free-Agent