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The Kansas City Royals have announced the addition of left-hander Noah Cameron and right-handers Luinder Avila and Eric Cerantola to their 40-man roster, ensuring these promising players are protected from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. With these moves, the Royals' 40-man roster now comprises 37 players.
Noah Cameron, 25, was drafted in the seventh round by the Royals in 2021. Despite struggling in his initial Double-A experience, Cameron made significant improvements this year. He posted a commendable 3.63 ERA in 16 starts at the Double-A level, leading to a promotion to Triple-A. At Triple-A, he excelled, recording a 2.32 ERA over 54 1/3 innings, with a 29% strikeout rate and a 5.1% walk rate. Cameron's impressive late-season performance made it an easy decision for the Royals to add him to the roster. Luinder Avila, 23, signed with the Royals out of Venezuela and made his professional debut in 2018. He transitioned to stateside play in 2021 as a starter and has generally remained in that role. This season, Avila posted a 3.81 ERA in 19 starts for the Double-A affiliate, striking out 22.9% of batters over 82 2/3 innings. Although his sole Triple-A start this year was challenging, the Royals saw enough potential to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft. Eric Cerantola, 24, was a fifth-round pick in the 2021 draft. Known for his strikeout ability, Cerantola struck out 31.7% of batters faced in Double-A, though he also had a high walk rate of 16.2%. His performance earned him a midseason promotion to Triple-A, where he continued to show promise with a 31.3% strikeout rate and a 3.77 ERA over 14 1/3 innings. Given his potential as a high-strikeout reliever, the Royals opted to secure his place on the roster. These additions reflect the Royals' commitment to retaining and developing their young talent. As the team prepares for the upcoming season, fans can anticipate seeing these players continue their progression and potentially make an impact at the major league level.
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