Alex Lange Becomes Minor League Free Agent After Outrighting

Reliever Alex Lange is among 12 Kansas City Royals farmhands to become minor league free agents after being outrighted off the 40-man roster. Lange appeared in 59 games for the Royals in 2026, posting a 6.75 ERA. Over six major league seasons, he holds a career 4.45 ERA in 244.2 innings with 10.4 strikeouts per nine. He previously recorded 26 saves for the Tigers in 2023 before dealing with injuries in 2024 and 2025, and is now free to sign a major or minor league contract.