MLB Hot Stove: Kansas City Royals preview
By Jason Evans
Bench
Salvador Perez has played a ton over the past two seasons. The Royals need to find a way to get him some more rest. They dealt away Francisco Pena earlier this off-season and traded for Cardinals backup catcher Tony Cruz to compete with Drew Butera in the backup role.
Along the infield, World Series hero Christian Colon finds himself in the backup infield spot, and may even find himself competing for the second base job. Cheslor Cuthbert can play first or third base and he may find himself in that backup spot. The Royals could add a minor league free agent or two to compete for the spot.
In the outfield, Jarrod Dyson and Paulo Orlando will serve as the backups if the Royals can upgrade their outfield. The Royals have other bench options as well for the outfield like Terrance Gore, Reymond Fuentes and former first round pick Bubba Starling.
The Royals again should be among the elite teams in baseball. With a couple of additions this off-season, this team again should be competing for a championship in 2016.
More from FanSided
- Joe Burrow owes Justin Herbert a thank you note after new contract
- Chiefs gamble at wide receiver could already be biting them back
- Braves-Red Sox start time: Braves rain delay in Boston on July 25
- Yankees: Aaron Boone gives optimistic return date for Aaron Judge
- MLB Rumors: Yankees-Phillies trade showdown, Mariners swoop, India goes to Seattle