After being traded by the Royals, pitcher writes a classy farewell message
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- Pitcher Andrew Hoffman traded by the Royals to the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
- Hoffman pitched two scoreless innings at Wrigley Field in his final Royals game.
- Following trade, Hoffman shared a farewell message with fans on social media.
There was an inordinate number of Royals No. 54 jerseys in the stands Monday night at Wrigley Field.
That’s the number that pitcher Andrew Hoffman wore with the Royals before he was traded Saturday to the Arizona Diamondbacks for outfielder Randal Grichuk.
Hoffman grew up in Plainfield, Illinois, which is roughly an hour drive from Wrigley Field. When he pitched Monday, Hoffman had his own cheering section at the “Friendly Confines.”
Hoffman fulfilled a dream by pitching at Wrigley, and after that game, I bumped into one of his uncles (in a No. 54 jersey), who said it was a great night for the entire family.
That was the final appearance Hoffman made for the Royals. He threw two scoreless innings as the Royals trounced the Cubs 12-4.
After being traded, Hoffman shared a special message on X.
“Thank you to the @Royals for the opportunity to grow, compete, and conquer the dream. Grateful for every memory, teammate, and moment with KC,” he wrote. “Excited for this next chapter with the @Dbacks - ready for what’s ahead!!”
This story was originally published July 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM with the headline "After being traded by the Royals, pitcher writes a classy farewell message."
