Kansas City Royals

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)

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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)

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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

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 15: Brian Goodwin #8 of the Washington Nationals bas against the New York Mets during their game at Citi Field on July 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals giving Brian Goodwin a chance

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: Of course Bubba Starling is hurt again

The Kansas City Royals' Terrance Gore (0) steals second under the tag from Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada in the eighth inning in Glendale, Ariz., on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. The White Sox won, 7-3. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals could have trade chip in Terrance Gore

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 10: (L-R) Whit Merrifield #15, Adalberto Mondesi #27 and Alex Gordon #4 of the Kansas City Royals celebrate defeating the Minnesota Twins after the game on July 10, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Royals defeated the Twins 9-4. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Taking Inventory: Should The Kansas City Royals Start the Rebuild?

KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 19: A billboard commemorating the Kansas City Royals 2015 World series win is seen in left field during the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 19, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals 2015 season makes 2018 worth it

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 07: Brad Keller #56 of the Kansas City Royals pitches during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium on July 7, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Davidson/Getty Images)

The Kansas City Royals probably won the 2017 Rule 5 Draft

Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield follows through on an RBI single to score Adalberto Mondesi in the ninth inning during Sunday's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on July 8, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Whit Merrifield poses interesting dilemma

The Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas walks back to the dugout after striking out in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, July 6, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: The five stages of the 2018 season

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 28: A detailed view of a Kansas City Royals flag in the Parking lot prior to Game Two of the 2015 World Series between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on October 28, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals have literal dumpster fire at Kauffman Stadium

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 30: Jason Hammel #39 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after giving up a two run home run to Ryon Healy #27 of the Seattle Mariners in the second inning during their game at Safeco Field on June 30, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals on pace for historic season

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 02: Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis (65) reacts after giving up a grand slam home run to Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) during a Major League Baseball game between the Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals on July 02, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals find explanation for Jakob Junis struggles

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 06: Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) rounds the bases after a 2-run home run in the eighth 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: Trade destinations for Mike Moustakas