Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals owner David Glass, right, visits with general manager Dayton Moore and team president Dan Glass during batting practice before action against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/MCT via Getty Images)

KC Royals: How having new owner could affect organization

KC Royals: Five players who need to finish 2019 strong

KC Royals: Five players who deserve September call-up

Kansas City Royals: Cornerstones of team moving forward

Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn (66) (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals considered one of most hopeless teams in MLB

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost and general manager Dayton Moore on Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Surprise, Ariz. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: 2020 free agent options, Part I: Pitchers

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 03: A general view of crowds gathered in front of Union Station as the Kansas City Royals players hold a rally and celebration following a parade in honor of their World Series win on November 3, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

KC Royals: A look back at success and a vision for the future

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 27: Alex Gordon #4 of the Kansas City Royals and general manager Dayton Moore embrace before the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Kauffman Stadium on April 27, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by John Sleezer/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Dayton Moore struck out with 2019 free agents

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 17: Alex Gordon #4 of the Kansas City Royals slides into third as he advances on a Hunter Dozier single in the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Kauffman Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Alex Gordon has options this offseason

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Jorge Soler #12 of the Kansas City Royals in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 20, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Royals 9-2.(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Can the Kansas City Royals even consider extending Jorge Soler?

Jets fly over during the playing of the national anthem before a game between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Notable games on 2020 schedule

Manager Ned Yost #3 of the Kansas City Royals looks on with Alex Gordon #4 (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

What do players play for during rough seasons?

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 26: Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) throws to first for an out during a MLB game between the Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals on August 26, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Best nicknames for 2019 Players Weekend

OMAHA, NE - JUNE 13: A detail shot of the jersey of Alex Gordon #4 of the Kansas City Royals hanging in his locker prior to the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at TD Ameritrade Park on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: 2019 Players Weekend uniforms underwhelming

KANSAS CITY, MO. - JULY 18: Kansas City Royals designated hitter Jorge Soler (12) hits a two-run home run during a Major League Baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals on July 18, 2019, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Jorge Soler having under appreciated season

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 04: A detailed view of a Kansas City Royals equipment bag prior to the Opening Day game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park on April 4, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Royals 5-4. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

KC Royals: Ismael Aquino and Dairon Blanco intriguing prospects from A’s

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 4: Third baseman Mark Teahen of the Kansas City Royals fields his position as he throws to first base after catching a ground ball during the game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, July 4, 2009. The Royals defeated the White Sox 6-4. (Photo by John Williamson/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

KC Royals: Looking back at the worst deadline deal in Royals history

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 13: Batting practice balls sit in the dugout during the MLB American League Central Division game between the Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Farm system looks to be improving

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 21: Bubba Starling #11 of the Kansas City Royals hits a solo home run during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on July 21, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Royals 5-4. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

KC Royals: Bubba Starling’s first MLB home run long time coming

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 17: Cam Gallagher #36 of the Kansas City Royals looks to his dugout for signs during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on April 17, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cam Gallagher

Kansas City Royals: Catcher situation for duration of 2019

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JULY 16: Adalberto Mondesi #27 of the Kansas City Royals is helped off the field by a team trainers after he was injured while trying to catch a foul ball hit by Yolmer Sanchez #5 of the Chicago White Sox in the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium on July 16, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Injuries have held Adalberto Mondesi back

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 28: Mike Montgomery #38 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Mike Montgomery returns to franchise that drafted him

Royals mascot Slugger waves the flag prior to the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Kansas City Royals on Friday May 10, 2019 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

KC Royals: Jonathan Bowlan yet another 2018 draft pick proving his worth

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JULY 12: A ball hit by Victor Reyes #22 of the Detroit Tigers gets past Bubba Starling #11 of the Kansas City Royals in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium on July 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. Reyes picked up a RBI double on the play. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Bubba Starling has pushed Billy Hamilton aside

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 05: Adalberto Mondesi #27 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates with teammates after a 7-4 victory against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 5, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Five more trade scenarios for 2019

Bubba Starling #11 of the Kansas City Royals (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Realistic expectations for Bubba Starling

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 21: Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) congratulates third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert (19) at home plate after Cuthbert's 3-run home run in the fifth inning of an MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals on June 21, 2019 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Most surprising players through first half of 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 07: Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jake Diekman (40) hands the ball to manager Ned Yost (3) as he leaves the game in the eighth inning during the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Washington Nationals on July 7, 2019, at Nationals Park, in Washington D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Most disappointing players in first half of 2019