Players who played for the Kansas City Royals and New York Mets
101 players
101 players have played for both the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets. Amos Otis spent the most seasons with the two: 14 with the Kansas City Royals and 2 with the New York Mets. On a roster now: Seth Lugo, Richard Lovelady, Michael Wacha, Tommy Pham, and Tyler Zuber. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | KC | NYM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amos Otis | CF | 1970–1983 · 14 seasons | 1967–1969 · 2 seasons |
| Carlos Ivan Beltran | OF | 1998–2004 · 7 seasons | 2005–2011 · 7 seasons |
| Kevin Appier | SP | 1989–2004 · 12 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Bret Saberhagen | SP | 1984–1991 · 8 seasons | 1992–1994 · 3 seasons |
| Seth Lugo | SP | 2024–2026 · 3 seasons | 2016–2022 · 7 seasons |
| Lucas Duda | 1B | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons | 2010–2017 · 8 seasons |
| Brent Mayne | C | 1990–2003 · 8 seasons | 1996 · 1 season |
| David Cone | SP | 1986–1994 · 3 seasons | 1987–2003 · 6 seasons |
| Keith A. Miller | LF | 1992–1995 · 4 seasons | 1987–1991 · 5 seasons |
| Angel Berroa | SS | 2001–2007 · 7 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Hubie Brooks | DH | 1993–1994 · 2 seasons | 1980–1991 · 6 seasons |
| Kevin McReynolds | LF | 1992–1993 · 2 seasons | 1987–1994 · 6 seasons |
| Clint Hurdle | 1B | 1977–1981 · 5 seasons | 1983–1987 · 3 seasons |
| Matt Harvey | SP | 2020 · 1 season | 2012–2018 · 6 seasons |
| Jason Vargas | SP | 2014–2017 · 4 seasons | 2007–2019 · 3 seasons |
| Dillon Gee | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2010–2015 · 6 seasons |
| John Buck | C | 2004–2009 · 6 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Gary Thurman | CF | 1987–1992 · 6 seasons | 1997 · 1 season |
| Bill Pecota | 3B | 1986–1991 · 6 seasons | 1992 · 1 season |
| Tim Byrdak | RP | 1998–2000 · 3 seasons | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons |
| Alberto Castillo | C | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 1995–1998 · 4 seasons |
| Joe McEwing | 2B | 2005 · 1 season | 2000–2004 · 5 seasons |
| Brian McRae | DH | 1990–1994 · 5 seasons | 1998 · 1 season |
| Gregg Jefferies | 1B | 1992 · 1 season | 1987–1991 · 5 seasons |
| MJ Melendez | DH | 2022–2025 · 4 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Richard Lovelady | RP | 2019–2021 · 3 seasons | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Starling Marte | RF | 2026 · 1 season | 2022–2025 · 4 seasons |
| Chris Young | SP | 2015–2017 · 3 seasons | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons |
| Jeff Francoeur | LF | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons |
| D.J. Carrasco | RP | 2003–2005 · 3 seasons | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons |
| Brian Bannister | SP | 2007–2010 · 4 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Michael Tucker | RF | 1995–2003 · 4 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Jose Santiago | RP | 1997–2000 · 4 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Glendon Rusch | RP | 1997–1999 · 3 seasons | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons |
| Rick Reed | SP | 1992 · 1 season | 1997–2000 · 4 seasons |
| Hawk Taylor | — | 1969–1970 · 2 seasons | 1964–1966 · 3 seasons |
| Michael Wacha | SP | 2024–2026 · 3 seasons | 2020 · 1 season |
| Jorge Lopez | RP | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Emil Brown | RF | 2005–2007 · 3 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Endy Chavez | RF | 2001 · 1 season | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Mike DiFelice | C | 2003 · 1 season | 2005–2007 · 3 seasons |
| Kelly Stinnett | C | 2004 · 1 season | 1994–2006 · 3 seasons |
| Roberto Hernandez | RP | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons |
| Jaime Cerda | RP | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons |
| Jose Offerman | 1B | 1996–1998 · 3 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Vince Coleman | LF | 1994 · 1 season | 1991–1993 · 3 seasons |
| Bob Heise | — | 1977 · 1 season | 1967–1969 · 3 seasons |
| Jerry Cram | P | 1969–1976 · 2 seasons | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons |
| Galen Cisco | P | 1969 · 1 season | 1963–1965 · 3 seasons |
| Tommy Pham | LF | 2024 · 1 season | 2023–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Mark Canha | LF | 2025 · 1 season | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons |
| Tyler Zuber | RP | 2020–2021 · 2 seasons | 2025 · 1 season |
| Kyle Farnsworth | RP | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Elmer Dessens | RP | 2006 · 1 season | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons |
| Mike Jacobs | 1B | 2009 · 1 season | 2005–2010 · 2 seasons |
| Philip Humber | SP | 2010 · 1 season | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Ambiorix Burgos | RP | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Ruben Gotay | 2B | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Jose Lima | SP | 2003–2005 · 2 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Desi Relaford | SS | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Orber Moreno | P | 1999 · 1 season | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons |
| Rey Sanchez | 2B | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Paul Byrd | SP | 2002 · 1 season | 1995–1996 · 2 seasons |
| Doug Henry | RP | 2001 · 1 season | 1995–1996 · 2 seasons |
| Jon Nunnally | LF | 1995–1996 · 2 seasons | 2000 · 1 season |
| Craig Paquette | 1B | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons | 1998 · 1 season |
| Doug Linton | RP | 1995–1996 · 2 seasons | 1994 · 1 season |
| Julio Valera | RP | 1996 · 1 season | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons |
| Ed Hearn | C | 1987–1988 · 2 seasons | 1986 · 1 season |
| Rick Anderson | RP | 1987–1988 · 2 seasons | 1986 · 1 season |
| Jerry Martin | 1B | 1982–1983 · 2 seasons | 1984 · 1 season |
| Craig Kimbrel | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Luke Weaver | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Jake Diekman | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Abraham Almonte | OF | 2018 · 1 season | 2023 · 1 season |
| Billy Hamilton | RF | 2019 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Blaine Boyer | RP | 2018 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Jose Bautista | RF | 2004 · 1 season | 2018 · 1 season |
| Norichika Aoki | RF | 2014 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Rick Ankiel | CF | 2010 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Ramon Ramirez | RP | 2008 · 1 season | 2012 · 1 season |
| Luis A Hernández | SS | 2009 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Chip Ambres | RF | 2005 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| Craig Brazell | 1B | 2007 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Jeff Conine | 1B | 1998 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| Octavio Dotel | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 1999 · 1 season |
| Doug Mientkiewicz | 1B | 2006 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Eli Marrero | LF | 2005 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Jeff Keppinger | 2B | 2006 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Terrence Long | CF | 2005 · 1 season | 1999 · 1 season |
| Ricky Bottalico | RP | 2000 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Wilson Delgado | SS | 2001 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Graeme Lloyd | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Jay Bell | 2B | 1997 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Derek Wallace | RP | 1999 · 1 season | 1996 · 1 season |
| Jason Jacome | SP | 1996 · 1 season | 1994 · 1 season |
| Rich Sauveur | RP | 1992 · 1 season | 1991 · 1 season |
| Ross Jones | SS | 1987 · 1 season | 1984 · 1 season |
| Tucker Ashford | 3B | 1984 · 1 season | 1983 · 1 season |
| Bob Johnson | P | 1970 · 1 season | 1969 · 1 season |
| Joe Foy | — | 1969 · 1 season | 1970 · 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.