Kansas City Royals: Potential Trade Targets
By Paul York
Alex Rios – Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Texas Rangers: Alex Rios
Rios would be a wonderful trade target for the Royals. The Texas Rangers have been ravaged by injuries this year, and seem very unlikely to overcome those injuries to compete this year.
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Rios is making $12.5 million this year, and the Rangers hold a team option on him for next year, or they could elect a $1 million buyout. Rios would provide double-digit home run power from the right side of the plate, and could easily replace Aoki in right field.
His salary should not be too much for the Royals to take on if they are serious about making a run this season.
Rios has been hitting well this year, though the power numbers are a little behind his normal pace.