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Bobby Witt
First SS with two 30-30 seasons
Witt closed the 2024 regular season with 32 home runs and 31 steals, and he's the first shortstop in MLB history with multiple 30-30 campaigns.
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Brady Singer
Target for Reds?
The Royals and Reds have engaged in trade talks surrounding Singer and Jonathan India, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
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Alec Marsh
Possibly on trade block
The Royals could consider dangling Marsh in trade talks for offensive help, Will Sammon and Katie Woo of The Athletic report.
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Kris Bubic
Possible trade piece
The Royals would consider trading Bubic for offensive help, Will Sammon and Katie Woo of The Athletic report.
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Michael Wacha
Likely hitting open market
Jim Bowden of The Athletic expects Wacha to decline his $16 million club option with the Royals for 2025.
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Chris Stratton
Back for 2025?
Stratton had a 5.55 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 44:33 K:BB across 57 innings before going down with a flexor strain in his forearm in September, and he's likely to pick up his $4.5 million player option to remain in Kansas City for 2025.
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Hunter Renfroe
Likely back for 2025
Renfroe is expected to exercise his $7.57 million player option and remain with the Royals for 2025, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com.
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Adam Frazier
Likely hitting free agency
Frazier's mutual option for 2025 is likely to be declined, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com.
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Michael Wacha
Weighing option decision
Wacha said after the Royals lost to the Yankees in the ALDS that he "want[s] to be back" with Kansas City but hadn't yet thought much about his $16 million player option for 2025, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com.
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Nick Pratto
Could rejoin big club
Pratto is a candidate to be called up by the Royals when MLB rosters expand to 28 players Sunday, reports Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star.
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Salvador Perez
Should see more run at 1B
Perez, who is starting at first base Friday against the Astros, should see more playing time at the position during the final month of the season after Vinnie Pasquantino was diagnosed with a fractured thumb, per Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star.
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Salvador Perez
Looking for extension
Perez is seeking a contract extension with the Royals, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
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Bobby Witt
On fire in July
Witt was named the American League Player of the Month for July on Saturday.
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Bobby Witt
Renewed extension talks
The Royals have engaged in talks with Witt regarding a contract extension, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
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Will Smith
Royals want to trade for closer
The Royals would prefer to trade for a closer and shift Smith to a setup role, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
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Bobby Witt
Contract extension possible
The Royals are considering approaching Witt about a possible contract extension, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
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Salvador Perez
Offseason trade possible
The Royals could consider trading Perez this offseason if they find an offer to their liking, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
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Salvador Perez
Trade target for White Sox
The White Sox could pursue a trade for Perez this offseason, per Bruce Levine of 670 The Score.
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Cole Ragans
Named AL's best in August
Ragans posted 3-1 record with a 1.72 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 53:9 K:BB over 36.2 innings in August and was named the American League Pitcher of the Month.
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Collin Snider
Joins taxi squad
Snider reported to the Royals as a member of the taxi squad Wednesday, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com.
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Zack Greinke
Content in KC
Per Anne Rogers of MLB.com, Greinke said he was comfortable ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline due to his no-trade clause and that he's "happy" to still be in Kansas City.
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Taylor Clarke
Possible trade piece?
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Royals have received interest on the trade market for Clarke.
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Ryan Yarbrough
Included in trade talks
Yarbrough has come up in trade discussions Tuesday, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
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Carlos Hernandez
Drawing significant interest
Hernandez continues to draw interest as the trade deadline approaches, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
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Nicky Lopez
Giants have interest
The Giants have inquired with the Royals on a potential trade for Lopez, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
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