Players who played for the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays
73 players
73 players have played for both the Kansas City Royals and the Tampa Bay Rays. David DeJesus spent the most seasons with the two: 8 with the Kansas City Royals and 3 with the Tampa Bay Rays. On a roster now: Ryan Yarbrough, Luke Maile, Michael Wacha, Jason Adam, and Richard Lovelady. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | KC | TB |
|---|---|---|---|
| David DeJesus | LF | 2003–2010 · 8 seasons | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons |
| Ben Zobrist | RF | 2015 · 1 season | 2006–2014 · 9 seasons |
| Wade Davis | RP | 2013–2021 · 5 seasons | 2009–2012 · 4 seasons |
| James Shields | SP | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons | 2006–2012 · 7 seasons |
| Jonny Gomes | LF | 2015 · 1 season | 2003–2008 · 6 seasons |
| Joel Peralta | RP | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 2011–2014 · 4 seasons |
| J.P. Howell | RP | 2005 · 1 season | 2006–2012 · 6 seasons |
| Johnny Damon | LF | 1995–2000 · 6 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Ryan Yarbrough | RP | 2023 · 1 season | 2018–2022 · 5 seasons |
| Jake Odorizzi | SP | 2012 · 1 season | 2013–2017 · 5 seasons |
| Carlos Pena | 1B | 2013 · 1 season | 2007–2012 · 5 seasons |
| Joey Gathright | CF | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons |
| Terry Shumpert | DH | 1990–1994 · 5 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Brad Boxberger | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2014–2017 · 4 seasons |
| Jason Hammel | SP | 2017–2018 · 2 seasons | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Juan Carlos Oviedo | RP | 2005–2008 · 4 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Kyle Farnsworth | RP | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons |
| Jose Guillen | RF | 2008–2010 · 3 seasons | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons |
| Doug Waechter | RP | 2009 · 1 season | 2003–2006 · 4 seasons |
| Mike DiFelice | C | 2003 · 1 season | 1998–2008 · 4 seasons |
| Jason Standridge | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 2001–2004 · 4 seasons |
| Lance Carter | RP | 1999 · 1 season | 2002–2005 · 4 seasons |
| Bryan Rekar | SP | 2002 · 1 season | 1998–2001 · 4 seasons |
| Roberto Hernandez | RP | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons | 1998–2000 · 3 seasons |
| Felix Martinez | SS | 1997–1999 · 3 seasons | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons |
| Rusty Meacham | RP | 1992–1995 · 4 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Luke Maile | C | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons |
| Michael Wacha | SP | 2024–2026 · 3 seasons | 2021 · 1 season |
| Jason Adam | RP | 2018 · 1 season | 2022–2024 · 3 seasons |
| Nick Anderson | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2019–2021 · 3 seasons |
| Richard Lovelady | RP | 2019–2021 · 3 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Matt Duffy | 3B | 2023 · 1 season | 2016–2019 · 3 seasons |
| Enny Romero | RP | 2018 · 1 season | 2013–2016 · 3 seasons |
| Everett Teaford | RP | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Elliot Johnson | 2B | 2013 · 1 season | 2008–2012 · 3 seasons |
| Jason Smith | 2B | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons |
| Shawn Camp | RP | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Luis Ordaz | SS | 2000–2002 · 3 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Tony Graffanino | 2B | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 1999 · 1 season |
| Albie Lopez | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 1998–2000 · 3 seasons |
| Brent Abernathy | 2B | 2003 · 1 season | 2001–2003 · 3 seasons |
| Aaron Brooks | SP | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Hunter Renfroe | RF | 2024–2025 · 2 seasons | 2020 · 1 season |
| Trevor Richards | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons |
| Tommy Pham | LF | 2024 · 1 season | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons |
| Tyler Zuber | RP | 2020–2021 · 2 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Erik Kratz | C | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Lucas Duda | 1B | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Adam Moore | C | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| Jamey Wright | RP | 2003–2009 · 2 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Juan Cruz | RP | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Gregg Zaun | C | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Scott Dohmann | RP | 2006 · 1 season | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Matt Diaz | LF | 2005 · 1 season | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons |
| Rey Sanchez | 2B | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Connor Seabold | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Craig Kimbrel | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Easton McGee | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Jake Diekman | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2023 · 1 season |
| Daniel Nava | RF | 2016 · 1 season | 2015 · 1 season |
| Jason Bourgeois | OF | 2012 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Jeff Keppinger | 2B | 2006 · 1 season | 2012 · 1 season |
| Rich Thompson | LF | 2004 · 1 season | 2012 · 1 season |
| Brian Shouse | RP | 2002 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Joe Nelson | RP | 2006 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Hideo Nomo | SP | 2008 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Fernando Cortez | 2B | 2007 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Jay Witasick | RP | 1999 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| Brian Meadows | RP | 2001 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Kerry Robinson | CF | 2006 · 1 season | 1998 · 1 season |
| Jose Bautista | RF | 2004 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Paul Abbott | SP | 2003 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Al Levine | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 2003 · 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.