Yuli Gurriel is preparing for a royal assignment…

The 40-year-old Cuban professional baseball first baseman, nicknamed “La Piña,” has been acquired by the Kansas City Royals.

With a potential playoff berth in sight, the team acquired Gurriel from the Atlanta Braves on a minor league deal for cash considerations.

Gurriel had been on a minor league deal with the Braves and had yet to play in the big leagues this season, which is why he was eligible to be traded after the deadline.

The first baseman played his first seven big league seasons with the Houston Astros, then spent last year with the Miami Marlins.

He has 12 home runs in 75 games for Atlanta’s Triple-A team this season.