Bergert has experienced a lot of change in recent weeks. The Kansas City Royals acquired him from the San Diego Padres, which initiated a cross-country move. He made his first start for KC at Fenway Park in Boston and had to adjust on the fly.

The good news about Bailey Falter's early struggles with the Kansas City Royals is that they'll have him for a long time. But they'd sure like to get some produ

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The Royals acquired both Falter and Bergert to aid their starting rotation. At the time, the club was without injured starters Cole Ragans, Kris Bubic and Michael Lorenzen. That veteran trio helped comprise one of the best staffs in baseball this season.

I want to get back out there and prove myself again.” Bailey Falter waits for another baseball after allowing a first-inning homer to Manny Machado in Game 4 of the NLCS. (Eric Hartline / USA Today)

The Pirates’ busy Trade Deadline went all the way to the wire, trading Bailey Falter to the Royals, as well as dealing recently acquired left-hander Taylor Rogers to the Cubs. In exchange, the Pirates received prospects.

The Kansas City Royals dodged a major injury scare against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. In the first inning, Vinnie Pasquantino dealt with a heat-related illness while facing White Sox starter Sean Burke. Pasquantino struck out after a nine-pitch battle but required medical attention midway through the at-bat.

At the trade deadline, the Royals infused their roster with numerous players, among them outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, pitchers Bailey Falter and Ryan Bergert, and the man, the myth, the legend—Adam Frazier.