However, even if on paper it made sense to sign a reliever to the major league roster, the Royals signing veteran Craig Kimbrel on Sunday was certainly a shocking move. Craig Kimbrel is signing with Royals. Since 2021 though, Kimbrel has played for nine major league organizations and when he debuts with the Royals he'll make it an even 10. ET last Monday that already have major league experience under their belt and years of control left that will see them factor into their plans beyond 2026. Duran's made a major league appearance already and after the deadline GM J.J. Picollo didn't discount the chance he could debut with the major league squad soon.