Kansas City Royals

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)

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Kansas City Royals 2018 Season Review

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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

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 04: Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (41) leaves the field flanked by Kansas City Royals pitching coach Cal Eldred (22) and a trainer after experiencing left shoulder tightness during the first inning of the Major League Baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians on September 4, 2018, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals finally shut down Danny Duffy for season

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 25: Kansas City Royals designate hitter Lucas Duda (21) hits a solo home run during a MLB game between the Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals on August 25, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO. The Royals beat the Indians, 7-1. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals trade Lucas Duda to the Atlanta Braves

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller throws against the Cleveland Indians on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals Brad Keller: The best rookie in the American League

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15: Seuly Matias #25 runs bases during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park on July 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals Seuly Matias latest player to be felled by suitcase

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 5: Pitching coach Roger McDowell #40 of the Baltimore Orioles visits pitcher Andrew Cashner #54 and infielders on the mound during the sixth inning of the game on July 5, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles: How the Orioles and the Royals match up against MLB history’s bad teams

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 16: General view from the upper level as the Houston Astros play against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Astros won 10-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals Daniel Lynch continues to impress

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 13: Terrance Gore #0 of the Kansas City Royals slides safely into second for a steal during the 9th inning of the game against the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium on September 13, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs hope they acquired their Dave Roberts in Terrance Gore

18 July 2016: Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Luke Hochevar (44) pitches in the eighth inning of an AL Central divisional game between the Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Royals won 7-3. (Photo by Scott Winters/ICON Sportswire)

Kansas City Royals: The mixed legacy of Luke Hochevar

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 07: Kansas City Royals pitcher Brandon Maurer (37) pitches in relief during a MLB interleague game between the Chicago Cubs and the Kansas City Royals on August 07, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO. Chicago won, 5-0. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Brandon Maurer has been good lately

Kansas City Royals pitcher Richard Lovelady throws during Monday's spring training workout on Feb. 19, 2018 in Surprise, Ariz. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: When is it time for Richard Lovelady?

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 31: Kansas City Royals outfielder Brett Phillips (14) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run in the 7th inning during an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox on July 31, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Brett Phillips could be the next Lorenzo Cain

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 22: Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) throws to first during a MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals on July 22, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO. Kansas City won, 5-3. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals refuse to budge on Whit Merrifield

ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 1: Brett Phillips

Kansas City Royals get excellent return for Mike Moustakas

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 29: Billy Butler #16 of the Kansas City Royals hits a single during Game 7 of the 2014 World Series against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals Billy Butler dominating in softball

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 06: Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Brandon Maurer (37) pitches in the ninth inning of an MLB game between the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals on July 6, 2018 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Red Sox won 10-5. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals Brandon Maurer providing valuable service

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 22: Ryon Healy #27 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates while running to home after hitting a three run home run against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning during their game at Safeco Field on July 22, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals rumors: Royals interested in Ryon Healy