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Each MLB team’s expected call-ups for roster expansion

By Kyle Franzoni

May 11, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 15, 2015; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Reymond Fuentes (34) looks on in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2015; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Reymond Fuentes (34) looks on in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Kansas City Royals

There are a few things that contenders are dead-set at looking for when making September call-ups; speed, relief help, and an extra catcher. With the Kansas City Royals perhaps the biggest lock in baseball for a division title, they don’t necessarily have to worry too much about adding pieces to help them down the stretch as much as they can just add some to help rest everyone for another run at the World Series.

Of the Royals on the 40-man roster, outfielders Terrence Gore and Reymond Fuentes certainly would bring the speed factor and could take advantage of the shot at playing time in September. Additionally, the Royals will have to make a choice about how to handle their infield. Either Dusty Coleman or Cheslor Cuthbert could come up and spell Mike Moustakas in September, with Christian Colon providing some relief up the middle.

In terms of the relief corps, there are few teams in baseball with as deep a bullpen as the Royals. Kansas City relies heavily upon their set-up crew and anyone remembering their 2014 postseason run will note that the trio of Greg Holland, Wade Davis, and Kelvin Herrera made for some very short starts by Royals starters. Now with Luke Hochevar and Ryan Madson in the mix, there isn’t a team that can match up with the Royal.

Still, KC will lean heavily on that group in the postseason, so adding a few arms to help freshen them up won’t hurt matters at all. Luckily, the Royals have a pair in Yohan Pino and Michael Mariot that are ready to step up and contribute.

Given their division lead and their depth, the Kansas City Royals should be playing things relatively cool once they formally clinch. From there it is all preparation for a title run.

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