The Royals gave the impression that the player to fill the open spot at first base was going to come from within. Hunter Dozier has been at the top of the depth chart since Eric Hosmer left for free agency.
After missing on Logan Morrison, who reportedly turned down a two year, $20 million deal to come to Kansas City, it seemed all but certain that Dozier would man first base. Dayton Moore had a different idea though.
Lucas Duda signed a one year, $3.5 million deal with the Royals on Wednesday.