The boys in blue will be back in town next week.
Royals FanFest is Jan. 27-28 at the Kansas City Convention Center, and a number of players have already been confirmed to attend. The list includes first baseman Eric Hosmer, third baseman Mike Moustakas, second baseman Christian Colon, infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield and outfielders Alex Gordon, Lorenzo Cain, Paulo Orlando, Billy Burns, Hunter Dozier and Peter O’Brien.
Catchers Salvy Perez and Drew Butera also are expected to be at Bartle Hall.
Right-hander Nathan Karns, who was acquired from the Seattle Mariners in a trade for outfielder Jarrod Dyson, will attend.