The 2019 season was not kind to the KC Royals. While certain individual players experienced good seasons and put up numbers, the team as a whole struggled immensely en route to a 59-103 record.
Relief pitching, literally intended to relieve starters once they leave the field, was more of an added pain last season. The Royals’ bullpen ranked 27th in the MLB with an average ERA of 5.07. Former site expert Ryan Sikes broke down the bullpen in Sept., but let’s reinforce how important it is as the regular season is less than two months away.