Kansas City Royals

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: Five things to watch during 2019 Opening Day

Kansas City Royals: Tim Hill is reliever to watch in 2019

Kansas City Royals right field situation is disastrous

Kansas City Royals: Frank Schwindel deserves an opportunity

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 08: Kansas City Royals first baseman Lucas Duda (21) watches a ball after making contact during the MLB regular season game between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago Cubs, on Wednesday August 8th, 2018 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Bringing back Lucas Duda not necessary

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (31) (Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

KC Royals: Ian Kennedy to bullpen right move for rebuilding Royals

KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 10: Opening day base during the Kansas City home opening game between the Oakland Athletics and the Kansas City Royals on April 10, 2017 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Athletics defeated the Royals 2-0 (Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Opening Day starters over past decade

KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 28: Manager Ned Yost #3 of the Kansas City Royals talks with manager Mike Matheny #22 of the St. Louis Cardinals during bating practice prior to an interleague game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium on May 28, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Mike Matheny should be next Royals manager

ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 26: Brad Keller #56 of the Kansas City Royals delivers against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on May 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 4-3. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Brad Keller deserves Opening Day start

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 25: Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals catches the ball during the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on July 25, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Davidson/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Whit Merrifield might be best option in right field

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 05: Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (15) behind the plate in the sixth inning during game 1 of the ALDS between the Houston Astros and the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park, October 5, 2018 at Houston. Houston Astros defeated Cleveland Indians 7-2. (Photo by Juan DeLeon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals didn’t need to bring in Martin Maldonado

Kansas City Royals pitcher Brad Keller on Friday, February 15, 2019 in Surprise, Ariz. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

KC Royals: Don’t be surprised if Brad Keller has sophomore slump

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 9: Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore and owner David Glass talk during batting practice prior to a game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on August 9, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals should learn from Padres signing Manny Machado

MESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 24: Kyle Zimmer #45 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch in the spring training game against the Oakland Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium on February 24, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Kyle Zimmer turning heads in Spring Training

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 12: Catcher Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals in action during the game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on September 12, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Salvador Perez injury means next man up at catcher

The on-deck circle as the Kansas City Royals welcome the Texas Rangers during spring training on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Ariz. The Royals won, 9-1. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Minor leaguers who could make impact in 2019

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 23: Cam Gallagher #36 of the Kansas City Royals looks on during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Royals defeated the Tigers 3-2. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Cam Gallagher finally has chance to prove himself

Kansas City Royals Bubba Starling (John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Bubba Starling off to hot start in Spring Training

Kansas City Royals coaches hit ground balls to infielders at spring training on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 in Surprise, Ariz. (John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals who need to show up big in Spring Training

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 03: The 2018 Kansas City Royals first-round pick pitcher Brady Singer smiles during a press conference before the game between the Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Davidson/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Brady Singer considered best Royals prospect

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 19: Alex Gordon #4 of the Kansas City Royals runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning on August 19, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Alex Gordon entering final year of massive contract

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 14: Drew Storen #31 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park on July 14, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Washington shut out Cincinnati 5-0. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals clearly trying to improve bullpen for 2019 season

SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 07: An overall view of Surprise Stadium prior to a spring training game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 7, 2018 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Five questions to answer in Spring Training

SURPRISE, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: Starting pitcher Kyle Zimmer #45 of the Kansas City Royals throws a pitch against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of the spring training game at Surprise Stadium on February 26, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Kyle Zimmer could make his MLB debut in 2019

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 23: Homer Bailey #34 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on May 23, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Homer Bailey

Kansas City Royals have nothing to lose with Homer Bailey signing

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 08: Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Heath Fillmyer (49) gets set at the pitcher's mound during the MLB regular season game between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago Cubs, on Wednesday August 8th, 2018 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Heath Fillmyer could be breakout candidate in 2019

Marwin Gonzalez - (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Signing Marwin Gonzalez would help competitiveness

Fireworks open the show as the Kansas City Royals welcome the San Francisco Giants for Game 2 of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. (Keith Myers/Kansas City Star/MCT via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Five bold predictions for 2019