The Kansas City Royals Roster if the Season Started Today?
By Lucas Murphy
Outfield
- Andrew Benintendi
- Michael A. Taylor
- Kyle Isbel
- Edward Olivares
- Ryan O’Hearn
- Hunter Dozier
The outfield is locked down except for the right field position. Gold glove award winner Andrew Benintendi will continue to roam left field, and gold glove award winner Michael A. Taylor will continue to play center field. Right field has potential and the player I want to see is Kyle Isbel. Isbel is currently 24 years old that hits from the left side, and throws right-handed. In 2021, Isbel had 83 plate appearances batting .276, an OBP of .337, and a .434 slugging percentage. He can play right field and plug right into the Royals lineup consistently.
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If Kansas City chooses to go a different direction, I could see this being a platoon position as well. The Royals could send out Ryan O’Hearn, Hunter Dozier, or even give a player such as Edward Olivares an opportunity. This position will depend on how seriously the Royals take 2022. If they are competing, then right field will need to be manned by one man with the occasional rest. This position could be won in spring training and will surely be a battle throughout its entirety.