The Royals have signed right-hander John Gant from the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League, where he excelled with a 1.71 ERA in four starts. Gant, who last pitched in the majors in 2021 after a career that included stints with the Mets, Braves, and Cardinals, has experienced a tumultuous journey, including injuries and a move to Japan’s Nippon-Ham Fighters. His recent performance has caught the Royals’ attention as they seek additional pitching depth due to injuries to Seth Lugo and Cole Ragans.
