Kansas City Royals: Four positives from April of 2019 season
By Cullen Jekel
Other than the record, April of 2019 looked pretty good for the Royals organization as whole. Veterans stepped it up, some relatively new players to the Majors seem to be making strides, the offense is performing well, and immediate help is available from affiliates located in nearby Nebraska and Arkansas.
What’s more, the American League Central is wide open.
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That isn’t to say that the Royals will suddenly turn into a contender starting in May, but it does mean that the relatively young Major League roster will get to compete in some important games. Having guys like Perez, Gordon, and Kennedy around will help the younger guys maneuver through such competitions.
Really, with Corey Kluber’s incredibly unlucky and sad injury, it looks like 2019 could be the Twins versus everybody else in the Central. The Royals have a shot at not finishing in the basement. Third place is a real possibility.
With Detroit and Chicago (and maybe Cleveland) at some stage of rebuild, the Royals will get a look at what they’ll be up against in the coming years. That knowledge will be useful.
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Still, don’t get hung up on wins and losses. Ned Yost will keep this team in line. He helped build the last contender, and I have no doubt he can maximize this roster’s capabilities. With the amateur draft in June, hopefully another stud ballplayer or two joins the organization.
And that should continue the good vibes started in April.