The Royals have spent weeks scouring the trade market for an outfield bat to add to their starting lineup. On Saturday, several days ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline, they found their guy: The Royals acquired Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for a young relief pitcher.

The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The club continued what is expected to be a considerable sell-off at the MLB trade deadline by sending outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Kansas City Royals, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. Reportedly going back to the D-backs is relief prospect Andrew Hoffman.