Players who played for the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals
82 players
82 players have played for both the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals. Carlos Santana spent the most seasons with the two: 11 with the Cleveland Guardians and 2 with the Kansas City Royals. On a roster now: Jakob Junis, Anthony Gose, Foster Griffin, Lane Thomas, and Luke Maile. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | CLE | KC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | 1B | 2010–2025 · 11 seasons | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons |
| Steve Mingori | P | 1970–1972 · 3 seasons | 1974–1979 · 6 seasons |
| Al Fitzmorris | P | 1977 · 1 season | 1969–1976 · 8 seasons |
| Bud Black | SP | 1989–1995 · 2 seasons | 1982–1987 · 6 seasons |
| Scott Barlow | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2018–2023 · 6 seasons |
| Bruce Chen | SP | 2015 · 1 season | 2009–2014 · 6 seasons |
| Jeremy Guthrie | SP | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 2012–2015 · 4 seasons |
| Mike Aviles | SS | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons | 2008–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Johnny Damon | LF | 2012 · 1 season | 1995–2000 · 6 seasons |
| Chad Durbin | RP | 2003–2011 · 3 seasons | 1999–2002 · 4 seasons |
| David Riske | RP | 1999–2005 · 6 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Jason Grimsley | RP | 1993–1995 · 3 seasons | 2001–2004 · 4 seasons |
| Chris Haney | RP | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons | 1993–1997 · 5 seasons |
| Kevin Seitzer | 1B | 1997 · 1 season | 1986–1991 · 6 seasons |
| Steve Farr | RP | 1984 · 1 season | 1985–1990 · 6 seasons |
| Jakob Junis | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2017–2021 · 5 seasons |
| Coco Crisp | LF | 2002–2016 · 5 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Brian Anderson | SP | 1996–2003 · 3 seasons | 2003–2005 · 3 seasons |
| Albie Lopez | RP | 1993–1997 · 5 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Pat Tabler | DH | 1983–1987 · 5 seasons | 1989 · 1 season |
| Jorge Orta | DH | 1980–1981 · 2 seasons | 1984–1987 · 4 seasons |
| Don Hood | RP | 1975–1978 · 4 seasons | 1982–1983 · 2 seasons |
| Lou Piniella | DH | 1968 · 1 season | 1969–1973 · 5 seasons |
| Mike Hedlund | P | 1965–1968 · 2 seasons | 1969–1972 · 4 seasons |
| Franmil Reyes | DH | 2019–2022 · 4 seasons | 2023 · 1 season |
| Sal Fasano | C | 2008 · 1 season | 1996–1999 · 4 seasons |
| Scott Elarton | SP | 2004–2008 · 3 seasons | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Jose Santiago | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 1997–2000 · 4 seasons |
| Richie Scheinblum | — | 1965–1969 · 4 seasons | 1972 · 1 season |
| Anthony Gose | RP | 2021–2024 · 3 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Ben Lively | SP | 2024–2025 · 2 seasons | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons |
| Nick Wittgren | RP | 2019–2021 · 3 seasons | 2023 · 1 season |
| Abraham Almonte | OF | 2015–2017 · 3 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| Adam Moore | C | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Blake Wood | RP | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons |
| Mark Grudzielanek | 2B | 2010 · 1 season | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Tony Graffanino | 2B | 2009 · 1 season | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons |
| Paul Byrd | SP | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 2002 · 1 season |
| Rudy Seanez | RP | 1989–1991 · 3 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Jay Bell | 2B | 1986–1988 · 3 seasons | 1997 · 1 season |
| Frank Wills | RP | 1986–1987 · 2 seasons | 1983–1984 · 2 seasons |
| Dave Nelson | — | 1968–1969 · 2 seasons | 1976–1977 · 2 seasons |
| Vada Pinson | — | 1970–1971 · 2 seasons | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons |
| Bill Butler | P | 1972 · 1 season | 1969–1971 · 3 seasons |
| Ted Abernathy | P | 1963–1964 · 2 seasons | 1971–1972 · 2 seasons |
| Foster Griffin | SP | 2026 · 1 season | 2020–2022 · 2 seasons |
| Lane Thomas | LF | 2024–2025 · 2 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Luke Maile | C | 2022 · 1 season | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Melky Cabrera | RF | 2018 · 1 season | 2011–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Brett Gregory Hayes | C | 2015 · 1 season | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Jamey Carroll | 3B | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Jamey Wright | RP | 2010 · 1 season | 2003–2009 · 2 seasons |
| Roberto Hernandez | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons |
| Juan Alberto Gonzalez | — | 2001–2005 · 2 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Jason Rakers | RP | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons | 2000 · 1 season |
| Scott Leius | 1B | 1996 · 1 season | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons |
| Paul Zuvella | 3B | 1988–1989 · 2 seasons | 1991 · 1 season |
| Mike Armstrong | RP | 1987 · 1 season | 1982–1983 · 2 seasons |
| Keith Creel | RP | 1985 · 1 season | 1982–1983 · 2 seasons |
| Pat Kelly | DH | 1981 · 1 season | 1969–1970 · 2 seasons |
| Rusty Torres | DH | 1973–1974 · 2 seasons | 1980 · 1 season |
| Kurt Bevacqua | 3B | 1971–1972 · 2 seasons | 1973 · 1 season |
| Rich Hill | SP | 2013 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Brandon Moss | RF | 2015 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Joba Chamberlain | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2015 · 1 season |
| Elliot Johnson | 2B | 2014 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| George Kottaras | C | 2014 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Jayson Nix | SS | 2010 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Bryan Bullington | RP | 2008 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Damian Jackson | CF | 1996 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Ernie Young | CF | 2004 · 1 season | 1998 · 1 season |
| Paul Abbott | SP | 1993 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Chan Perry | 1B | 2000 · 1 season | 2002 · 1 season |
| Todd Dunwoody | LF | 2002 · 1 season | 2000 · 1 season |
| Trenidad Hubbard | CF | 1997 · 1 season | 2001 · 1 season |
| Alvin Morman | RP | 1997 · 1 season | 1999 · 1 season |
| Chris Turner | C | 1999 · 1 season | 1998 · 1 season |
| Jason Jacome | SP | 1998 · 1 season | 1996 · 1 season |
| Bob Milacki | SP | 1993 · 1 season | 1994 · 1 season |
| Chris Codiroli | RP | 1988 · 1 season | 1990 · 1 season |
| Bob Johnson | P | 1974 · 1 season | 1970 · 1 season |
| Billy Harris | — | 1968 · 1 season | 1969 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.
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