Tuesday’s trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Royals will likely be buyers for the first time in several seasons. The team has a low-ranked farm system, according to several evaluators. Will they have enough to offer other teams to receive players that can make a difference? They have shown creativity trading a 2024 draft pick with prospect Cayden Wallace to the Nationals for reliever Hunter Harvey. What other assets could they offer?
Centerpiece of a trade for a starter with 1+ year of control remaining
Blake Mitchell
The Royals only have one player that could be considered close to a Top 100 prospect and the centerpiece for an impact player that is not a rental.