Sep 20, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder Lane Adams (45) takes batting practice before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Lane Adams off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Friday and designated infielder Ronald Torreyes for assignment.
Adams, 26, combined to hit .281 with 16 home runs, 62 RBIs and 31 steals in 134 games between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha in 2015. He made his major league debut with the Royals in 2014.
In seven minor league seasons, Adams owns a .270 career batting average, 58 home runs, 296 RBIs and 164 stolen bases in 668 games. The Talihina, Okla., native was originally selected by the Royals in the 13th round of the 2009 draft. Adams was designated for assignment by Kansas City on Jan. 6.
Torreyes, 23, had been acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Jan. 12. The Venezuela native made his major league debut with the Dodgers in 2015, going 2-for-6 in eight games.
