Anne Rogers talks to Jac Caglianone about being invited to massive league camp.
“With the ability to share a subject with Bobby and Vinnie, having the ability to see how a lot affect Salvy has with being the captain and go-to man is absolutely thrilling,” Caglianone stated in a telephone dialog. “I’m tremendous excited to study from them. And everybody has been tremendous welcoming to this point, attending to know Blake and Jensen from final yr. I feel the transition goes to be actually easy. I’m tremendous excited.”
David Lesky reacts to studies the Royals had requested about Nolan Arenado.
However the ethical of the story that I discover so attention-grabbing is {that a} month in the past, the Royals requested a few third baseman. I feel it’s very clear they’re prepared to make an improve there. Possibly they find yourself hoping Jonathan India’s arm is sufficient there and so they focus their offensive consideration on the outfield, however I really feel like I’ve taken my eye off third base upgrades just a little an excessive amount of pondering they weren’t on the market. In free company, it does appear unlikely that they’d make a transfer, although I nonetheless suppose Yoan Moncada is smart on a small deal. However don’t sleep on a Brett Baty deal if the Mets can get Pete Alonso signed (or Alex Bregman, however that appears unlikely). I’m wondering if Rengifo is accessible nonetheless with their contract dispute. I’m not a fan of Ryan McMahon, however he matches the Arenado mildew. I don’t know. I may see a deal coming collectively at third in some unspecified time in the future.
Zac Miller at Farm to Fountains writes about how Royals prospects can enhance in 2025, reminiscent of Blake Mitchell.
If you happen to’ve learn any evaluation on Mitchell, his strikeout fee is sure to get talked about. It was undoubtedly the weakest space of his recreation in 2024 and is very notable because it occurred within the lowest degree of the minors. I’m prepared to provide it a go since he was a 19-year-old in his first full season {of professional} baseball in 2024. Undoubtedly, his swing-and-miss tendencies can be a spotlight of his offseason, and I anticipate him to decrease his strikeout fee in 2025. There’s little else to nitpick about Mitchell’s recreation; in any case, he was the Royals’ George Brett Hitter of the 12 months final yr. His on-base capability remained elite regardless of the strikeout struggles, aided by his extremely spectacular 17% stroll fee.
Jim Bowden at The Athletic grades this Royals low season a “B”. [$]
Key takeaways: One of many Royals’ important targets this offseason was to accumulate a leadoff hitter with a excessive on-base share, and India matches the invoice. He’s anticipated to get first crack at being their on a regular basis third baseman, though he may find yourself at second base or in left subject. Wiemer, additionally acquired within the commerce with the Reds, is predicted to platoon in heart subject towards left-handed pitching and provides them much-needed outfield depth. Their greatest transfer was retaining Wacha in free company on a club-friendly deal when it comes to years and {dollars}. After dealing Singer, the Lorenzen signing was big as he ought to present vital innings and beginning pitching depth.
Greatest questions: Have they got sufficient rotation depth after dealing Singer? Will they be capable of add bullpen depth?
Kevin O’Brien at Royals Reporter reacts to this week’s Royals information.
The Phillies outright former Royals reliever Jose Cuas.
Baltimore indicators reliever Andrew Kittredge to a one-year, $10 million deal.
The Cubs signal pitcher Colin Rea to a one-year, $5 million contract.
Pete Alonso has reportedly proposed a short-term cope with the Mets.
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The Athletics are open to additional rotation additions.
The sale of the Twins to the Ishbia brothers is drawing nearer.
The Yankees are prepared to eat a few of Marcus Stroman’s contract to facilitate a commerce.
The 2 followers who interfered with Mookie Betts on a foul ball within the World Sequence are banned from all MLB stadiums.
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A ban on TikTok appears extra probably than ever.
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