The Royals appear to have avoided the worst on Bobby Witt Jr. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the superstar shortstop avoided any fractures after being hit by a pitch in the left forearm/wrist area this afternoon. Kansas City subsequently announced that Witt sustained a forearm contusion and said he’d be reevaluated tomorrow. Manager Matt Quatraro said immediately after the … [Read more...] about Bobby Witt Jr. Suffers Forearm Contusion, Avoids Any Fractures After HBP
Offseason In Review: Kansas City Royals
The Royals began the offseason with a three-year signing to keep their excellent rotation intact. They traded from that starting staff a month later to acquire a new leadoff hitter. Kansas City hoped to follow up with an impact offensive acquisition that never materialized. They instead turned to the relief market late in the winter to add a veteran closer. Major League … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Kansas City Royals
Mike Moustakas To Retire
The Royals announced that they will have a ceremony on May 31st to honor Mike Moustakas as he retires as a Royal. Presumably, he will sign a ceremonial one-day contract to retire with the club with whom he spent most of his career. Moustakas, now 36, was selected second overall in the 2007 draft. Taken out of Chatsworth High School, Moustakas was one of several high-profile … [Read more...] about Mike Moustakas To Retire
Adam Duvall Seeking $3MM+ In Free Agency
Adam Duvall remains unsigned a few weeks into Spring Training. That was also the case last offseason. It wasn’t until March 14 that the veteran outfielder inked a $3MM contract with the Braves. Duvall is evidently seeking a similar or better deal this time around. Joel Sherman of The New York Post reports that the 36-year-old has informed teams that he intends to retire unless … [Read more...] about Adam Duvall Seeking $3MM+ In Free Agency
Mets, Royals Discussed Starling Marte Earlier This Offseason
The Royals showed interest in Starling Marte earlier in the offseason, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Those talks obviously didn’t produce a deal, but Sherman adds that Kansas City hasn’t completely closed the door on the possibility. There’s no indication talks are active, but it’s nevertheless notable that the Royals are still interested to an extent. It shows that … [Read more...] about Mets, Royals Discussed Starling Marte Earlier This Offseason