3 Former Royals Still Unemployed Heading Into Opening Day

2. Jackie Bradley Jr. - CF

Jackie Bradley Jr. didn't have a major impact on the Royals, hitting just .133 with 29 strikeouts in 43 games last year. The organization quickly demoted the former Red Sox outfielder in favor of a youth movement and now BradleyJr. is still a free agent.

The 33-year-old has 11 years of big league experience and is still a strong defender, though his bat has failed him in recent years. He hit .283 in 2020 but hasn't eclipsed .209 in the years following, making it a tough ask to put him on an MLB roster at this point.

Bradley Jr. was named an All-Star in 2016 and won a Gold Glove in 2018 as he captured his only World Series championship with the Red Sox.

It was thought the rangy centerfielder could roam the outfield grass at Kauffman Stadium while providing some pop at the plate, though the latter prediction never came to fruition.

With Kyle Isbel now firmly in control of the Royals' spot in center and a number of promising outfielders in the farm system, there wasn't a place in Kansas City for Bradley Jr. any longer.

Unfortunately, it seems there isn't a solidified place for him in the big leagues at all at this point.