The Kansas City Royals have acquired Josh Willingham from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league pitcher Jason Adam.

Kansas City is looking to bolster their offense for a playoff push. The Royals have not been to the postseason since 1985.

"Obviously the goal was to win with the Twins," Willingham said. "Unfortunately, we weren't. Now I have a chance to go help another club and hopefully make the playoffs."

Willingham is expected to arrive in Kansas City in time for Tuesday night's game.

The Royals have agreed to take on the remainder of Willingham's contract -- about $1.8 million of the $7 million that he was making in the final year of his three-year deal.