There are several capable options to throw in that closer role and Ned Yost believes that the pieces will fall into place as the season goes along. This may not be the worst idea for a Kansas City Royals bullpen that was ranked near the bottom in most important categories last season.
The incumbent closer is Wily Peralta, whose transition to the bullpen has titled his career trajectory upward. It seemed that he would be a likely candidate for the job, but the new approach means he will have to earn it all over again.