Royals on August 12, where he recorded his first hit and RBI off Royals pitcher Josh Newman in his one and only at-bat during the eighth inning. The next day, he had his first Major League start, replacing Alexei Ramírez at second base. He went 1-for-3 with a single. With Ramirez moving over to shortstop for the season, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillén announced Getz had won the starting role at second base out of spring training. In 2009, Getz ranked tied for first among AL rookies in multi-hit games (28) and 92.6 stolen base percentage (25-for-27) led the league. After the season, he was named 2009 Topps All-Star Rookie Roster. Kansas City Royals Getz was traded to the Kansas City Royals on November 6, 2009 along with Josh Fields for Mark Teahen. His career with the Royals was riddled with injuries. He played only 72 games during the 2010 season due first to a strained oblique muscle, and then later due to a concussion after being hit in the head with a baseball. In those games, Getz batted .255 with 18 RBI and 15 stolen bases. He fared somewhat better in 2011, appearing in 118 games and posting a .255 batting average, 26 RBI and 21 stolen bases. During the 2012 season, Getz made three separate trips to the disabled list, first in May with a bruised ribcage, then in June with a lateral strain of the left leg, and finally in August with a broken left thumb. The last injury required surgery, ending his season. Despite the injury history, the Royals signed Getz to a one-year contract on November 30, 2012. The base contract for 2013 was for $1.05 million, with additional performance bonuses totalling $150,000. Getz was optioned to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers in June 2013 after starting the season batting .214 with a home run and 12 RBI. Jarrod Dyson was called down up to replace him. Getz was later recalled on July 18. The Royals did not tender him a contract for 2014 and he became a free agent on December 2, 2013. Toronto Blue Jays On January 16, 2014, Getz signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He was sent to minor league camp on March 24, 2014. Getz started the 2014 season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. He was brought up to Toronto on April 29, and designated for assignment