The Royals announced today that right-handed relief pitcher Kanekoa Texeira, who was designated for assignment on May 18, was claimed on Outright Waivers by the New York Yankees. The Royals’ Major League roster remains at 40 players. Texeira, 25, posted a 2.84 ERA and no record in six relief appearances for Kansas City in 2011, allowing two runs on 13 hits and three walks in 6.1 innings.
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