Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore during a spring training workout in Surprise, Ariz., on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Expect a slow offseason for Royals

Kansas City Royals need to move on from Paulo Orlando

Kansas City Royals: Most disappointing players in 2018

Kansas City Royals shouldn’t keep Burch Smith around in 2019

Kansas City Royals right fielder Jorge Soler (12) (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Would Royals consider trading Jorge Soler?

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Kansas City Royals don’t need to be super active in free agency this winter

Kansas City Royals P Danny Duffy. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals should have traded Danny Duffy last offseason

The Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets line up for the playing of the national anthem before Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (Joe Ledford/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Former Royals in 2018 postseason

Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Vote for Whit Merrifield for Hank Aaron Award

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- JULY 09: Manager Ned Yost #3 of the Kansas City Royals argues after being ejected by umpire Will Little against the Minnesota Twins on July 9, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Royals 3-1. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Ned Yost returning makes sense for rebuild

Danny Duffy #41 of the Kansas City Royals (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Danny Duffy disappointing in 2018

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 14: Salvador Perez #13 celebrates with Whit Merrifield #15 and members of the Kansas City Royals as he celebrates his walk-off grand slam against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium on September 14, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Most surprising players in 2018

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 18: Eric Skoglund #53 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 18, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: What does future look like for Eric Skoglund?

The Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar warms up before a game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, July 6, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: End of the road for Alcides Escobar as a Royal

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Hunter Dozier #17 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates with Brian Goodwin #25 after hitting the game winning home run in the 9th inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Royals won 4-3. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Second half of season not nearly as brutal

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 20: Jorge Bonifacio #38 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates with Hunter Dozier #17 of the Kansas City Royals after hitting a three-run home run against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Comerica Park on September 20, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: 2018 season nearing the end

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Kansas City Royals: Lexington Legends roster loaded with MLB prospects

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Kansas City Royals: Can Ian Kennedy be sent packing?

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 29: A ball sits in a glove in the dugout prior to the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals on Opening Day at Kauffman Stadium on March 29, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals will look different next season

Kansas City Royals: Who is the catcher of the future?

Kansas City Royals' Adalberto Mondesi heads to third on an RBI triple in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Adalberto Mondesi proving to be real deal

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 31: Ryan O'Hearn #66 of the Kansas City Royals hits against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium on August 31, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: What will designated hitter position look like in future

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 31: Right fielder Brett Phillips #14 of the Kansas City Royals catches a ball hit by Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium on August 31, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. Mancini's sacrifice fly scored Cedric Mullins. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Brett Phillips has tremendous upside

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 1: Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals is mobbed while crossing home plate after hitting a walk-off home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Davidson/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Whit Merrifield becoming star Royals need

Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals batting for first overall pick this weekend

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 28: Starting pitcher Jakob Junis #65 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates after pitching his first career complete game against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on August 28, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals defeated the Tigers to win the game with a final score of 6-2. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals slowly starting to see progress from rebuild

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Kansas City Royals: What will the plan be for Nicky Lopez?

Kansas City Royals pitcher Glenn Sparkman walks back to the dugout from the bullpen (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Potential September call-ups in 2018