Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 30: Adalberto Mondesi #27 of the Kansas City Royals steals second base under against Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Davidson/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals trying to buck MLB offensive trends

Kansas City Royals giving Kyle Zimmer one last chance

Kansas City Royals: 2019 could be the end for Alex Gordon

Kansas City Royals Brady Singer stirs emotions in gift to parents

On March 14, 2017, with the Kansas City Royals, Terrance Gore smiles after scoring a run against the Los Angeles Angels during spring training in Surprise, Ariz. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals cornering market on fast outfielders that cannot hit

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 12: Billy Hamilton #6 of the Cincinnati Reds dives to catch a ball in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park on September 12, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals do the inevitable and reportedly sign Billy Hamilton

The Kansas City Royals' Bubba Starling, right, scores on a dropped fly ball hit by Drew Butera in the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox during spring training on Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Surprise, Ariz. The White Sox won, 9-5. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals consider Bubba Starling part of center field picture

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 8: Billy Hamilton #6 of the Cincinnati Reds slides safely into second base during the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Wednesday August 8, 2018 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Billy Hamilton is seemingly inevitable

This season, Chris Owings will be asked to play five positions. (Norm Hall / Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals Add Depth by Signing Chris Owings

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 13: Pitcher Brad Boxberger #31 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 13, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Brad Boxberger could be perfect bullpen signing

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals overvaluing Salvador Perez makes sense

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 19: C.J. Cron #44 of the Tampa Bay Rays rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of a game at Fenway Park on August 19, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals should take a chance on CJ Cron and Derek Dietrich

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 7: Manager Mike Matheny #22 of the St Louis Cardinals stands in the dugout prior to the game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on July 7, 2018 in San Francisco, California. The Cardinals defeated the Giants 3-2. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals may have manager of future in Mike Matheny

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 27: Wily Peralta #43 of the Kansas City Royals throws in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium on September 27, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals not committing to bullpen roles just yet

SURPRISE, AZ - NOVEMBER 03: AFL West All-Star, Khallil Lee #15 of the Kansas City Royals warms up before the Arizona Fall League All Star Game at Surprise Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals scouting report on OF Khalil Lee

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 11: Kansas City Royals hat sits on the field the MLB interleague game against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 11, 2018 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals top 10 prospects for 2019

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 12: Dayton Mooore general manager of the Kansas City Royals watches the batting practice prior to a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Kauffman Stadium on June 12, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals entering pivotal year for future of franchise

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 1: A general view of Kauffman Stadium before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals on September 1, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Davidson/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals 2018 Season Review

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 16: Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) scores in the first inning during a MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals on September 16, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals Alex Gordon to drive pace car for Hollywood Casino 400

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies rounds the bases after hitting a three run homrun against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth inning of a game at Coors Field on September 10, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: 2019 could see two young shortstops in 30/30 club

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 16: Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn (66) at bat during a MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals on September 16, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: 2018 Minor League Awards

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Hunter Dozier #17 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates with Ned Yost #3 after the 4-3 win against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Ned Yost to return in 2019

KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 04: Kansas City Royals Third base Mike Moustakas (8) celebrates with Kansas City Royals Outfield Alex Gordon (4) after their come behind victory after the MLB game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals on Friday May 4, 2018 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals hoping for similar luck with second overall pick

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 12: Dayton Moore general manager of the Kansas City Royals watches batting practice prior to a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Kauffman Stadium on June 12, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals looking to slash payroll for 2019

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan O'Hearn #66 of the Kansas City Royals hits against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Ryan O’Hearn – savior or fluke?

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 1: A general view of Kauffman Stadium before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals on September 1, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Davidson/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Under the radar prospects to watch in 2019

COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 30: John Schuerholz gives his induction speech at Clark Sports Center during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 30, 2017 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Best all-time general managers: No. 1, John Schuerholz

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 03: Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost (3) makes his way to the mound to make a pitching change during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians on September 3, 2018, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Kansas City defeated Cleveland 5-1. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals planning to offer Ned Yost an extension