Kansas City Royals Sign Veteran Catcher Elías Díaz to Minor League Deal

The 11-year MLB veteran will report to the Royals' minor league camp in Arizona.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a minor league contract with Venezuelan catcher Elías Díaz, a 11-year MLB veteran. Díaz will report to the Royals' minor league camp in Surprise, Arizona.

Why it matters

Díaz brings valuable experience to the Royals' minor league system as they look to develop young talent. The signing provides depth at the catcher position for the organization.

The details

Díaz has played in the major leagues for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Oakland Athletics over his 11-year career. He will compete for a spot on the Royals' major league roster during spring training.

  • The Royals signed Díaz to the minor league deal on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Elías Díaz

A 11-year MLB veteran catcher from Venezuela who has played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Oakland Athletics.

Kansas City Royals

A professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri that plays in the American League of Major League Baseball.

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The takeaway

The Royals' signing of Díaz to a minor league deal adds experienced depth to their catching corps as they look to develop young talent and build for the future.