After heading into the All-Star break with their second-half direction up in the air, the Kansas City Royals had a crucial decision to make at the trade deadline.

Starting pitcher Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays were rocked for a 9-3 loss in game one of their series against the Kansas City Royals, in their first post-MLB Trade Deadline game. The wheels were in motion for the Jays,

The Kansas City Royals announced a final move on MLB trade deadline day, acquiring outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for minor league pitcher Yunior Marte. A corresponding move, the Royals said, will be announced at a later time.