The Royals have already made a pair of trades this month, and more could be coming according to MLB.com reporter Jeffrey Flanagan. Flanagan reports there has been interest around left-handed reliever Jake Diekman, who could become a free agent at the end of the season.
The Dodgers, who have a scout here at Kauffman Stadium, and the Nationals are known to be interested. Scouts from the Braves and the Phillies were on hand to watch Diekman power out of a jam against the White Sox on Monday night in a 5-2 win. Other teams that could get in the derby include the Rangers (a nice reunion, perhaps), Rays and Pirates.