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The Royals are bolstering their lineup with a proven slugger at the trade deadline. Kansas City has acquired shortstop Paul DeJong from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league pitcher Jarold Rosado. The 30-year-old DeJong has 18 home runs and 41 RBIs through 102 games played this season. The Royals also added right-handed reliever Lucas Erceg from the Oakland Athletics prior to the deadline. Erceg is 2-and-3 with a 3.68 ERA and three saves through 38 appearances this season. They will be sending pitchers Mason Barnett and Will Klein along with outfielder Jared Dickey back to Oakland to complete the deal.